Set 2

Question 1

What is the definition of ‘fortitude’?

Answer 1

(n.) courage in facing difficulties

The residents of the Mississippi delta showed remarkable fortitude during and after the flood that destroyed their homes and businesses.

Question 2

What does ‘gape’ mean?

Answer 2

(v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

First-time visitors to Niagara Falls can be expected to gape at the spectacular sights nature has provided for them.

Question 3

What is the meaning of ‘gibe’?

Answer 3

(v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn

The recruits rushed into battle so that no one could gibe at them for cowardice.

Question 4

What does ‘guise’ refer to?

Answer 4

(n.) an external appearance, cover, mask

The thieves gained entry to the home by presenting themselves in the guise of police officers.

Question 5

What is the definition of ‘insidious’?

Answer 5

(adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

The investigators uncovered an insidious scheme to rob people of their life savings.

Question 6

What does ‘intimation’ mean?

Answer 6

(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion

They were too proud to give any intimation of their financial difficulties.

Question 7

What is the meaning of ‘opulent’?

Answer 7

(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

The tour guide showed us the opulent quarters of the royal family.