Dec22

Question 1

allusion
v. allude

Answer 1

n. a quotation or mention, often of another person’s work
syn. Reference

J. K. Rowling often alludes to Greek and Roman mythology in her character names.
She alluded to her lithuanian heritage in her autobiography.

Question 2

analogous
n. Analogy

Answer 2

adj. alike in some way
syn. Similar to

The action of light waves is analogous to the action of sound waves.
The analogy between the behavior of the bacteria in the lab and in the human body is not clear.

Question 3

compel
adv. Compellingly
adj. Compelling

Answer 3

v. To make something happen by necessity or force
syn. Obliged

The representatives for compelled to vote in favor of the legislation, despite their personal opposition to it.
The lawyers plea was made in a compelling manner.

Question 4

compile
n. Compilation

Answer 4

v. to collect
syn. Assemble

The film club asked each of its members to compile a list of his or her favorite movies.
The book is a compilation of Shakespeare’s plays.

Question 5

formidable
adv. Formidably

Answer 5

adj. difficult; causing worry or fear
syn. Overwhelming

Their formidable opponent gave no sign of weakness.
The man’s voice echoed it formidably throughout the hallway.

Question 6

intrusive
adv. Intrusively
v. Intrude
n. Intrusion
n. Intruder

Answer 6

adj. The state of being inside when not desired to be there by others
syn. Annoying

The intrusive bacteria caused his condition to worsen.
The intrusion of the hazardous gas made it difficult to live in the house.

Question 7

periodic
adj. Periodical
adv. Periodically

Answer 7

adj. Occurring at specific, determined periods of time
syn. Regularly

Periodic payments must be made on home loans.
Some people need periodic doses of medicine.

Question 8

Prone

Answer 8

adj. likely to do something
syn. Inclined to

Most liquids are prone to contract when frozen.
She’s prone to study hard the night before her tests.

Question 9

prophetic
adv. Prophetically
v. Prophesy
n. Prophecy
n. Prophet

Answer 9

adj. Correctly telling about future events
syn. Predictive

His prophetic powers for investigated by a team of psychologists.
The brilliant student fulfilled his teachers prophesied that he would be a successful doctor.

Question 10

proportions
adv. Proportionally
adj. Proportional
adj. Proportionate
adv. Proportionately

Answer 10

n. The relationship of size or importance when compared to another object or person
syn. dimensions

The goal of establishing a space station will take a team effort of major proportions.
The pilot’s salary is proportional to that of pilots of other airlines.

Question 11

readily
adj. Ready
v. Ready
n. readiness

Answer 11

adv. Willingly; easily
syn. Freely

The workers readily complained about the food in the cafeteria.
Her readiness to cooperate was an important factor in the investigation.

Question 12

reliably
adj. Reliable
adj. Reliant
v. Rely
n. Reliability
n. Reliance

Answer 12

adv. In a trusted way
syn. dependably

An appliance must perform its task reliably to be popular with customers.
Satellite photos show the smallest details with great reliability.

Question 13

reluctantly
adj. Reluctant
n. Reluctance

Answer 13

adv. unwillingly
syn. hesitatingly

Although not completely satisfied with the contract, the officials reluctantly agreed to sign it.
The electrician was reluctant to estimate the cost of repair work.

Question 14

renown
adj. Renowned

Answer 14

n. Fame
syn. Prominence

This school is of great renown.
The renowned conductor made a guest appearance at the concert.

Question 15

revive
n. Revival
adj. Revived

Answer 15

v. to restore to life or bring back into memory
syn. renew

The students revived the old tradition of having a homecoming dance.
Old plays are sometimes revived by applying modern interpretations to their content.

Question 16

teeming
v. teem

Answer 16

adj. to be full of something; crowded
syn. Overflowing

The pond teemed with young fish in the warmer months.
Essay was teeming with convincing argument.