Vocabulary: Unit 11 & 12

Question 0

Lacerate

Answer 0

To tear or deeply cut

Question 1

Foible

Answer 1

A minor weakness in someone’s character.

Question 2

Harangue

Answer 2

A lengthy and aggressive speech

Question 3

Exact

Answer 3

Demand and obtain

Question 4

Abash

Answer 4

Cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted , or ashamed

Question 5

Masticate

Answer 5

To chew

Question 6

Tact

Answer 6

Sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

Question 7

Uncouth

Answer 7

Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

Question 8

Fetish

Answer 8

An inanimate object worshiped for its supposed magical power or its inhabited by a spirit

Question 9

Phobia

Answer 9

An extreme or irrational fear of aversion to something

Question 10

Laconic

Answer 10

Using very few words

Question 11

Meander

Answer 11

Wandering at time aimlessly

Question 12

Nadir

Answer 12

The lowest point in the fortunes of a person/ organization

Question 13

Emaciated

Answer 13

Abnormally thin or weak

Question 14

Citadel

Answer 14

A fortress protecting a city

Question 15

Malevolent

Answer 15

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Question 16

Apex

Answer 16

The top or highest part of something

Question 17

Disseminate

Answer 17

Spread or disperse

Question 18

Puissant

Answer 18

Having great power or influence

Question 19

Atrophy

Answer 19

Gradually decline in effectiveness or vigor