English Vocab Week 3

Question 1

palpable

Answer 1

a feeling so intense as to seem almost tangible
Synonym: visible; Antonym: invisible

Question 1

vigor

Answer 1

physical strength and good health
Synonym: healthiness; Antonym: unhealthy

Question 2

baronial

Answer 2

belonging to a baron (a member of the lowest order of British nobility)
Synonym: majestic; Antonym: ordinary

Question 3

surmounted

Answer 3

overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Synonym: conquer; Antonym: be beaten by

Question 4

afferdeck

Answer 4

an open deck towards the stern of a ship

Question 5

imperative

Answer 5

of vital importance
Synonym: vital Antonym:optional

Question 6

anguish

Answer 6

serve mental or physical pain or suffering
Synonym: agony Antonym: contentment

Question 7

floundered

Answer 7

struggle or stagger helplessly in mud or water
Synonym: thrash Antonym: make progress

Question 8

palatial

Answer 8

resembling a palace in being spacious
Synonym:luxurious Antonym: humble

Question 9

placid

Answer 9

not easily upset
Synonym: calm Antonym: excitable