Vocabulary Unit 3 Set B

Question 1

Amass

Answer 1

(V.) To bring together, collect, gather, especially for oneself; to come together, assemble
A prudent investor can amass a fortune in the stock market over the long run

Question 2

Devoid

Answer 2

(Adj.) not having or using, lacking

The old well on my grandparent’s property has long been devoid of water.

Question 3

Elite

Answer 3

(N.) The choice part of a group of people or things; (Adj.) superior
Each year, the social elite of the community sponsors several events to benefit local charities.
You can get a fine education regardless of whether you attend an elite school.

Question 4

Incapacitate

Answer 4

(V.) To deprive of strength or ability; to make legally ineligible
In the 1940s and 1950s, polio incapacitated many thousands of people each year all over the world

Question 5

Longevity

Answer 5

(N.) Long life, long duration, length of life

The sea turtle is known for its longevity

Question 6

Perspective

Answer 6

(N.) A point of view or general standpoint from which different tings are viewed, physically or mentally; the appearance to the eye of various objects at a given time, place, or distance
The designs for the children’s playhouse were drawn to scale and in the right perspective

Question 7

Perturb

Answer 7

(V.) To trouble, make uneasy; to disturb greatly; to throw into confusion
The rude and disruptive behavior of several party guests perturbed the host and hostess.

Question 8

Relevant

Answer 8

(Adj.) Connected with or related to the matter at hand

I found several Web sites that provided information relevant to the topic of my research paper.

Question 9

Vie

Answer 9

(V.) To compete; to strive for victory or superiority

Many actors vie for the leading role in the famous director’s new film.

Question 10

Willful

Answer 10

(Adj.) Stubbornly self willed; done on purpose, deliberate

After lengthy deliberations, the jury found the defendant guilty of willful murder.