WS 17

Question 1

Enumerate
To mention separately, as in counting.

Can you enumerate the supplies that we will need for the trip

Answer 1

S: list, count, itemize
A: conceal, estimate, guess

Question 2

Epoch
A particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events etc

The renaissance is an epoch of innovation and transformation

Answer 2

S: period, age, era

Question 3

Equine

There is an ongoing equine flu outbreak in the country

Answer 3

S: horse, roan

Question 4

Equivocal
Allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase.

Answer 4

S: doubtful, uncertain, ambiguous
A: certain, clear, definite

Question 5

Err
To make a mistake

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Answer 5

S: misbehave, miscalculate, stray
A: behave, obey, stay

Question 6

Errand

I’m swamped with errands today.

Answer 6

S: task, assignment, charge

Question 7

Erratic

She was showing erratic behaviour during her shift at work

Answer 7

S: unpredictable, wandering, abnormal
A: calm,, common, normal

Question 8

Ethnic

Pupils from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds study in the school

Answer 8

S: racial, indigenous, tribal

Question 9

Evince
To show clearly, make evident or manifest

His letters evince the excite felt at winning the trophy

Answer 9

S: manifest, declare, demonstrate
A: conceal, cover, deny

Question 10

Exacerbate
To increase the severity

Touching a burned skin will exacerbate the pain and infection

Answer 10

S: infuriate, aggravate, annoy
A: aid, alleviate, lessen

Question 11

Excavate
To dig or scoop out

Answer 11

S: scrape, shovel, unearth,dig up
A: cover, fill

Question 12

Exonerate
To clear, as of an accusation

The judge is about to exonerate an innocent man

Answer 12

S: excuse, absolve, dismiss, discharge
A: blame, condemn, convict