Lesson 4

Question 1

acquire

Answer 1

To gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own efforts or actions

Question 2

Antagonize

Answer 2

To make enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike

Question 3

Competent

Answer 3

Having the ability to do what is needed

Question 4

Comprise

Answer 4

To form; to make up
To consist of or include

Question 5

Correspond

Answer 5

to match; be equal to
Exchange letters with another person

Question 6

Dilapidated

Answer 6

In poor condition from neglect or age

Question 7

illustrious

Answer 7

Very famous ; outstanding

Question 8

incident

Answer 8

something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance

Question 9

inherit

Answer 9

to receive something from someone after that persons death
to receive, as part of one’s physical or mental makeup, from one’s parents

Question 10

Latitude

Answer 10

The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees

Question 11

Loath

Answer 11

Unwilling; reluctant
freedom from strict rules

Question 12

maintain

Answer 12

to declare something to be true
to continue in the same way or condition
to keep in good condition

Question 13

renovate

Answer 13

to make like new again

Question 14

reprimand

Answer 14

to scold in a harsh or formal manner
a strong scolding

Question 15

Supervise

Answer 15

to direct or manage activities