Reading Chapter 25

Question 0

Forestall

Answer 0

To keep from happening.

To prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand.

Question 1

Disparity

Answer 1

A contrast.

An inequality or difference, as in ages or amounts.

Question 2

Insidious

Answer 2

Subtly harmful.

Working or spreading harmfully but in a manner hard to notice; more harmful than is evident at first.

Question 3

Insinuate

Answer 3

To hint.

To suggest slyly.

Question 4

Interrogate

Answer 4

Ask questions.

To question formally and systematically.

Question 5

Obsequious

Answer 5

Overly eager to please.

Overly willing to serve, obey, or flatter in order to gain favor.

Question 6

Omnipotent

Answer 6

All powerful.

All powerful; having unlimited power or authority.

Question 7

Opportune

Answer 7

Appropriate.

Suitable (said of time); well-timed.

Question 8

Permeate

Answer 8

To penetrate.

To flow or spread throughout (something).

Question 9

Retribution

Answer 9

A penalty.

Something given or done as repayment, reward, or (usually) punishment.