Week 4

Question 1

Discrete

Answer 1

individually separate and distinct.

Question 2

Frequency

Answer 2

the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
“an increase in the frequency of accidents due to increased overtime”

Question 3

Sneered

Answer 3

smile or speak in a mocking manner.
“she had sneered at their bad taste”

Question 4

Pried

Answer 4

inquire too closely into a person’s private affairs.
“sorry, I didn’t mean to pry”

Question 5

Indignantly

Answer 5

in a manner indicating anger at something perceived as unfair.
“he indignantly rejected the claim”

Question 6

Grudgingly

Answer 6

in a reluctant or resentful manner.
“I grudgingly accepted his apology”

Question 7

Eccentric

Answer 7

unconventional and slightly strange behavior
“my favorite aunt is very eccentric” a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behavior.
“he enjoys a colorful reputation as an engaging eccentric”

Question 8

Relentlessly

Answer 8

in an extreme way that continues without stopping: She has campaigned relentlessly for her husband’s release from prison.

Question 9

Impassable

Answer 9

impossible to travel along or over.
“the narrow channels are impassable to oceangoing ships”

Question 10

Infuriated

Answer 10

make (someone) extremely angry and impatient.
“her silences infuriated him”

Question 11

Disheartened

Answer 11

having lost determination or confidence; dispirited.
“a disheartened tone of voice”

Question 12

Dignified

Answer 12

having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
“she maintained a dignified silence”

Question 13

Inflammable

Answer 13

easily set on fire.
“inflammable and poisonous gases”

Question 14

Seldom

Answer 14

not often; rarely.
“Islay is seldom visited by tourists”

Question 15

Rowdy

Answer 15

noisy and disorderly.
“it was a rowdy but good-natured crowd”