Unit 6

Question 1

Abashed

Answer 1

Embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed

Question 2

Aloof

Answer 2

Withdrawn, standing apart from others by choice

Question 3

Anguish

Answer 3

Great mental suffering, distress, or pain; to cause deep pain

Question 4

Articulate

Answer 4

To pronounce distinctly; to express well in words

Question 5

Bask

Answer 5

To be in, or exposed oneself to, pleasant warmth

Question 6

Defect

Answer 6

An imperfection, flaw; to desert a cause or organization

Question 7

Finesse

Answer 7

Delicate skill, tact and cleverness; good judgement

Question 8

Flaunt

Answer 8

To wave or flutter showily

Question 9

Forthright

Answer 9

Frank, direct, straightforward

Question 10

Genial

Answer 10

Cordial, pleasantly cheerful

Question 11

Instill

Answer 11

To add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in

Question 12

Ostracize

Answer 12

To exclude from a group, banish, send away

Question 13

Premonition

Answer 13

Forewarning, foreboding of a future event

Question 14

Pseudonym

Answer 14

A pen name, name assumed by a writer

Question 15

Purge

Answer 15

To wash away impurities, clean up; getting rid of things

Question 16

Rehabilitate

Answer 16

To make over in good form; to restore to good condition

Question 17

Repercussion

Answer 17

An effect or consequence; result

Question 18

Resolute

Answer 18

Bold determined; firm

Question 19

Retentive

Answer 19

Able to hold, keep, or recall; retain knowledge easily

Question 20

Scapegoat

Answer 20

A person or thing carrying the blame for others