W11 D3

Question 1

braggart

Answer 1

a person who boasts about achievements or possessions.
“She’s such a braggart, every time she does anything she is saying how great she is. She sat down and thought she was the best at sitting.”

Question 2

impede

Answer 2

delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
“The prisoner impeded the door with a broomstick to stop the guards from getting in.”

Question 3

status

Answer 3

the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something.
“The status of black people in most countries is less than other people. This is unacceptable.”

Question 4

cater

Answer 4

1. provide food and drink, typically at social events and in a professional capacity.
   “The team catered a pizza party when they won the game.”
2. provide with what is needed or required.
   “The ski resort catered to families in order to get more business.” They offered babysitting and a playroom.

Question 5

concur

Answer 5

1. be of the same opinion; agree.
   “We all concured that the cheese smelled a bit strange.”
2. happen or occur at the same time; coincide.
   “The two bike races were concuring on Thanksgiving.”

Question 6

mirth

Answer 6

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

“The comdey movie filled the people with mirth.”

Question 7

trickle

Answer 7

(of a liquid) flow in a small stream, dealing with water.

“The water was coming out of the hose so slow that it was a trickle.”

Question 8

urgent

Answer 8

requiring immediate action or attention.

“It is urgent that we plant the crops now or we will miss the growing season.”

Question 9

congested

Answer 9

1. (of a road or place) so crowded with traffic or people as to hinder freedom of movement.
   “The highway was so congested with cars it took 2 hours to get to the store.”
2. (of a part of the body) abnormally full of blood.
   “I couldn’t breath well because my nose was congested.”

Question 10

corrupt

Answer 10

having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
“The amount of corrupt officials in Egypt is unacceptable.”

Question 11

Did you know?

Answer 11

U is for Underwear! LOL. China is the largest producer of garlic, producing over 10 million tons in 2008 and accounting for over 75% of world output

Question 12

Hmmm

Answer 12

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.