Lesson 3

Question 1

Curtail

Answer 1

To cut short or reduce

Question 2

Discriminate

Answer 2

1. To make or recognize clear distinctions

2. To treat in a less or more favorable way

Question 3

Espionage

Answer 3

The act of spying, esp. a government spy obtaining secrets of another government

Question 4

Inalienable

Answer 4

Not able to be taken or given away

Question 5

Incarcerate

Answer 5

To confine or put in prison

Question 6

Indignity

Answer 6

An insult to one’s pride; offensive or humiliating treatment

Question 7

Indiscriminate

Answer 7

Not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard

Question 8

Infamous

Answer 8

1. Having a very bad reputation; notorious

2. Disgraceful; vicious

Question 9

Intercede

Answer 9

To plead or act on another’s behalf; to try to smooth out differences between two parties

Question 10

Malign

Answer 10

To say negative and unfair things about; slander

Evil; showing ill will

Question 11

Perpetrate

Answer 11

To commit, as a crime or other antisocial act

Question 12

Rampant

Answer 12

Threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread

Question 13

Rancor

Answer 13

A deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness

Question 14

Reparation

Answer 14

1. A mending or repair

2. A making up or payment for a wrong or damage done, esp. in the case of international war

Question 15

Smattering

Answer 15

1. Superficial, scattered knowledge

2. A small amount