Unit 9

Question 1

to grow vigerously; to excel in one’s circumstances

Answer 1

thrive

Question 2

not clear; vague

Answer 2

obscure

Question 3

pouring forth freely

Answer 3

profuse

Question 4

to grow together; come together

Answer 4

coalesce

Question 5

to be put on as a burden; duty, tax, or chore

Answer 5

impose

Question 6

speech, writing, or actio taken to overthrow the government

Answer 6

sedition

Question 7

secret; covered up, not open

Answer 7

covert

Question 8

fearless and daring

Answer 8

intrepid

Question 9

noisy, angry dispute

Answer 9

altercation

Question 10

to pass through, occupy

Answer 10

permeate

Question 11

an occupation or career

Answer 11

vocation

Question 12

to draw back involentarly; as if in pain

Answer 12

wince

Question 13

true, provable as true

Answer 13

veritable

Question 14

a door or entrance

Answer 14

portal

Question 15

to take up the whole interest of; to consumes one’s attention

Answer 15

engross

Question 16

incapable of error; not capable of making a mistake; perfect

Answer 16

infallible

Question 17

doubtful

Answer 17

dubious

Question 18

involving personal feelings or opinions, rather than facts

Answer 18

subjective

Question 19

inflamed with love

Answer 19

enamored

Question 20

passing rapidly; not lasting long

Answer 20

fleeting

Question 21

to search thoroughly by turning over all the contents

Answer 21

rummage

Question 22

a name forced from the first letter or letters of other words

Answer 22

acronym

Question 23

showing greatness or nobility of mind

Answer 23

magnanimous

Question 24

generally accepted, especially in religion; right-thinking

Answer 24

orthodox

Question 25

to conquer or overcome

Answer 25

surmount