Vocabulary Unit 1 - Set A

Question 1

Alight

Answer 1

(v.)To get down from, step down from, to come down from the air, land;(adj.) lighted up

Question 2

Dynasty

Answer 2

(n.) a powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for something

Question 3

Germinate

Answer 3

(v.)to begin to grow, come into being

Question 4

Humdrum

Answer 4

(Adj.) ordinary, dull routine,without variation

Question 5

Insinuate

Answer 5

(V.)To suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly

Question 6

Interrogate

Answer 6

(V.)to ask questions, examine by questioning

Question 7

Résumé

Answer 7

(N.)A brief summary; a short written account of one’s education, working experience, or qualifications for a job.

Question 8

Trivial

Answer 8

(Adj.)Not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace

Question 9

Truce

Answer 9

(N.) a pause in fighting, temporary peace

Question 10

Vicious

Answer 10

(Adj.)Evil, bad spiteful, having bad habits or ugly disposition; painful severe or extreme