Vocabulary Unit 11

Question 1

brisk and cheerful readiness

Answer 1

alacrity

Question 2

medieval chemistry; attempt to change base metal to gold

Answer 2

alchemy

Question 3

beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing

Answer 3

burgeon

Question 4

polish by rubbing

Answer 4

burnish

Question 5

causing harm or damage

Answer 5

deleterious

Question 6

done consciously and intentionally

Answer 6

deliberate

Question 7

a polite phrase to cover something unpleasant

Answer 7

euphemism

Question 8

the quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words

Answer 8

euphony

Question 9

behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case

Answer 9

hypocritical

Question 10

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions

Answer 10

iconoclast

Question 11

tired; without energy

Answer 11

lethargic

Question 12

humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect

Answer 12

levity

Question 13

stare at in lecherous manner

Answer 13

ogle

Question 14

relating to the sense of smell

Answer 14

olfactory

Question 15

hypothesize; propose

Answer 15

postulate

Question 16

safe to drink; drinkable

Answer 16

potable

Question 17

strong and healthy; vigorous

Answer 17

robust

Question 18

plump

Answer 18

rotund

Question 19

easy to control or influence

Answer 19

tractable

Question 20

free from disturbance; calm

Answer 20

tranquil