Unit 15

Question 1

Acclimate

Answer 1

(v.) to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation

Synonyms: accustom, learn the ropes

Question 2

Chagrin

Answer 2

(n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v.) to cause such feeling

Synonyms: (n.) vexation, mortification; (v.) abash, mortify
Antonyms: (n.) jubilation, exultation, triumph; (v.) exult, delight

Question 3

Complacent

Answer 3

(adj.) self-satisfied; overly content

Synonyms: smug, unconcerned
Antonyms: discontented

Question 4

Concur

Answer 4

(v.) to express agreement, approve

Synonyms: agree, assent, ratify, sanction
Antonyms: disagree, differ, part company

Question 5

Defamation

Answer 5

(n.) slander or libel

Synonyms: vilification, calumny
Antonyms: salute, tribute

Question 6

Explicate

Answer 6

(v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret

Synonyms: elucidate, untangle, spell out
Antonyms: confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate

Question 7

Fracas

Answer 7

(n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl

Synonyms: row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha
Antonyms: agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony

Question 8

Grotesque

Answer 8

(adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarre

Synonyms: fantastic, outlandish, ugly, deformed
Antonyms: appealing, attractive, comely

Question 9

Pandemonium

Answer 9

(n.) a wild uproar, din, or commotion

Synonyms: chaos, bedlam, three-ring circus
Antonyms: order, calm, tranquillity, peace, repose

Question 10

Raucous

Answer 10

(adj.) disagreeable harsh-sounding; disorderly

Synonyms: boisterous, clamorous, strident
Antonyms: placid, tranquil, peaceful, serene, pastoral

Question 11

Receptive

Answer 11

(adj.) open and responsive to ideas or suggestions

Synonyms: open-minded, tolerant, amenable
Antonyms: narrow-minded, intolerant, hidebound

Question 12

Renounce

Answer 12

(v.) to give up or resign something

Synonyms: repudiate, disown, abdicate
Antonyms: retain, secure, affirm, assent, aver

Question 13

Repress

Answer 13

(v.) to hold back; to put down or check by force

Synonyms: subdue, curb, stifle, bottle up
Antonyms: liberate, set loose, provoke, excite

Question 14

Reticent

Answer 14

(adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant

Synonyms: taciturn, closemouthed, tight-lipped
Antonyms: talkative, garrulous, voluble, long-winded

Question 15

Savory

Answer 15

(adj.) tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable

Synonyms: delectable, flavorful, aromatic, piquant
Antonyms: distasteful, palatable, malodorous, bland

Question 16

Somnolent

Answer 16

(adj.) sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep

Synonyms: groggy, soporific
Antonyms: alert, lively, wide-awake, stimulating

Question 17

Vehement

Answer 17

(adj.) intense, forceful, powerful

Synonyms: emphatic, vigorous, impassioned
Antonyms: apathetic, lukewarm, subdued, muted

Question 18

Voluble

Answer 18

(adj.) characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent

Synonyms: loquacious, garrulous, long-winded, prolix
Antonyms: uncommunicative, reticent, terse

Question 19

Zealous

Answer 19

(adj.) eager, earnest, devoted

Synonyms: ardent, fervent, devout, dogged, gung ho
Antonyms: reluctant, unwilling, averse, tepid

Question 20

Abrasive

Answer 20

(adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish

Synonyms: (adj.) chafing, grating, rasping, erosive
Antonyms: (adj.) smooth, polished, satiny, oily