Chapter 6

Question 1

Akin (to)

Answer 1

Similar, related

Question 2

Afflict

Answer 2

To make someone or something suffer physically or mentally

Question 3

Famish

Answer 3

Suffer from extreme hunger

Question 4

Whet

Answer 4

To increase someone’s interest in and wish for something, usually by giving a small experience of it

Question 5

Incisive

Answer 5

In a clear and direct way that shows good understanding of what is important

Question 6

Incense

Answer 6

To cause someone to be extremely angry

Question 7

Lurk

Answer 7

To exist although it is not always noticeable

Question 8

Vigilant

Answer 8

Careful to notice things, especially possible danger

Question 9

Penchant

Answer 9

A strong and continued habit, inclination (that others might not like); predilection

Question 10

Swift [C2]

Answer 10

Happening or moving quickly, esp. in a smooth and easy way; expeditious

Question 11

Maudling (adj.)

Answer 11

Feeling sad and sorry for yourself, especially after you have drunk a lot of alcohol

Question 12

Gnaw (at)

Answer 12

To make feel worried or uncomfortable

Question 13

Aisle

Answer 13

Narrow space between rows of seats/shelves

Question 14

Apprehension

Answer 14

1. Worry about the future, or a fear that something unpleasant is going to happen
2. An act of catching and arresting someone
3. The act of understanding something

Question 15

Intrinsic [C2]

Answer 15

Being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing; essential; fundamental

Question 16

Clutch

Answer 16

1. To take something or someone tightly, usually in fear, worry or pain
2. Clutch at => To try very hard to hold something

Question 17

Scarcely [C2]

Answer 17

1. Almost not; barely
2. Just now

Question 18

Apprise (of)

Answer 18

To tell someone about something; notify

Question 19

In the thick of something

Answer 19

In the most active or dangerous part of a particular situation or activity
“In the thick of the action”

Question 20

Badinage

Answer 20

Conversation or remarks that are joking and not serious; banter

Question 21

Retort

Answer 21

To answer quickly in an angry or funny way

Question 22

Coy

Answer 22

Intentionally keeping something secret

Question 23

Scorn

Answer 23

1. (N) Strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value
2. (V) To refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud

Question 24

Wretched [C2]

Answer 24

1. Unpleasant or of low quality
2. Unhappy or extremely sad

Question 25

Incongruous

Answer 25

Unusual or different

Question 26

Tawdry

Answer 26

Looking bright and attractive but in fact cheap and of low quality

Question 27

Repose

Answer 27

To rest or lie

Question 28

Pall

Answer 28

1. (V) TO become less interesting or enjoyable
2. (N) Negative feeling or mood

Question 29

Falter

Answer 29

To lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop