Vocabulary Unit 1 Set A

Question 1

Bonanza

Answer 1

(N.) A rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

Question 2

Churlish

Answer 2

(Adj.) lacking politeness or manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

Question 3

Collaborate

Answer 3

(V.) to work with, work together

Question 4

Excerpt

Answer 4

(N.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (V) to take such a passage; to quote

Question 5

Grope

Answer 5

(V.) to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

Question 6

Jostle

Answer 6

(V.) to make or force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for

Question 7

Laggard

Answer 7

(N.) a person who moves slowly or falls behind; (Adj) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond.

Question 8

Plaudits

Answer 8

(N., Pl.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

Question 9

Revert

Answer 9

(V.) to return, go back

Question 10

Vigil

Answer 10

(N.) a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention