W11 D2

Question 1

epidemic

Answer 1

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
“The flu this year became epidemic, just about everyone got sick.”

Question 2

abrupt

Answer 2

sudden and unexpected.

“He abruptly changed of subject when the topic was about his test grades.”

Question 3

flaw

Answer 3

a mark, fault, or other imperfection that makes something imperfect
“Plates with flaws in them were sold at a much lower price then ones that were made correctly.”

Question 4

pique

Answer 4

stiff fabric, typically cotton, woven in a strongly ribbed or raised pattern.
“a white cotton piqué shirt”

Question 5

arbitrate

Answer 5

reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.

“They could not settle their argument between themselves so they went to arbitrate it in the the court.”

Question 6

authentic

Answer 6

of undisputed origin; genuine.

“The painting was looked at by experts and deemed to be an authentic Van Gogh work.”

Question 7

predatory

Answer 7

1. relating to or denoting an animal or animals preying naturally on others.
   “predatory birds”
2. seeking to exploit or oppress others.
   “The predatory broker sold people worthless elixers, promising to extend their lives 100 years.”

Question 8

gruesome

Answer 8

causing repulsion or horror; grisly.

“When the milk went sour it had a gruesome smell.”

Question 9

headlong

Answer 9

1. with the head foremost.
   “He fell headlong into the tent.”
2. in a rush; with reckless haste.
   “The man drove headlong into the hurricane. “ ·

Question 10

resume

Answer 10

begin to do or pursue (something) again after a pause or interruption.
“The game resumed after the rain had stopped.”

Question 11

Did you know?

Answer 11

Most of the dust in your home is actually dead skin!

Question 12

Hmmm

Answer 12

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.– Dr. Seuss