lesson 12

Question 1

accolade

Answer 1

approval praise award distinction kudos honor laurels

Question 2

allure

Answer 2

attraction appeal charisma charm magnetism temptation enticement

Question 3

arch

Answer 3

main accomplished principal champion chief expert major

Question 4

brace

Answer 4

fortify gird reinforce prepare strengthen steady steel

Question 5

carnage

Answer 5

bloodshed slaughter massacre butchery extermination murder

Question 6

cherish

Answer 6

appreciate cultivate treasure worship esteem prize preserve

Question 7

decisive

Answer 7

conclusive determined forceful resolute significant critical crucial

Question 8

engross

Answer 8

bewitch captivate absorb engage immerse fascinate enrapture

Question 9

ephemeral

Answer 9

short-lived transitory temporary transient brief episodic

Question 10

erode

Answer 10

deteriorate undermine crumble disintegrate diminish abrade

Question 11

nimble

Answer 11

adept skillful agile adroit active quick deft lithe

Question 12

pacific

Answer 12

calm friendly nonviolent quiet peaceable amicable

Question 13

pry

Answer 13

meddle snoop inquire intrude peep investigate reconnoiter

Question 14

squirm

Answer 14

fidget writhe agonize shift wriggle twist

Question 15

tenacious

Answer 15

determined forceful strong resolute sturdy steadfast loyal

Question 16

umbrage

Answer 16

displeasure resentment grudge offense annoyance indignation

Question 17

uncanny

Answer 17

exceptional astounding mysterious weird supernatural eerie

Question 18

undercover

Answer 18

covert clandestine concealed surreptitious confidential

Question 19

usurp

Answer 19

annex supplant appropriate displace highjack seize wrest

Question 20

vanquish

Answer 20

conquer crush rout overwhelm defeat overpower