Lesson 3

Question 1

allude

Answer 1

v. to refer to in an indirect way (used with to)

allusion n.

Question 2

consecrate

Answer 2

v. 1. to set apart as holy

2. to dedicate to a cause; to devote

Question 3

disseminate

Answer 3

v. to scatter or spread widely

dissemination n.

Question 4

dote

Answer 4

v. to show excessive fondness for (used with on or upon)

Question 5

exhort

Answer 5

v. to urge strongly; to warn or appeal

exhortation n.

Question 6

feckless

Answer 6

adj. careless or irresponsible

Question 7

implicate

Answer 7

v. to show to be involved with something, especially something dishonest or illegal

Question 8

lament

Answer 8

v. to feel or express grief

lamentation (or lament) n. an expression of sorrow or grief in the form of a poem, song, etc.

Question 9

monetary

Answer 9

adj. of or relating to money or currency

Question 10

pensive

Answer 10

adj. deep in thought; dreamily thoughtful

Question 11

pomp

Answer 11

n. a showy or dignified display

Question 12

stilted

Answer 12

adj. artificially stiff or formal in manner

Question 13

subjugate

Answer 13

v. to bring under control; to conquer

subjugation n.

Question 14

trauma

Answer 14

n. 1. a severe bodily injury
2. emotional shock
traumatic adj.

Question 15

wanton

Answer 15

adj. 1. ignoring what is right
2. excessive or unrestrained
3. playful or frolicsome