Unit 1

Question 1

Adage

Answer 1

(n.) a proverb, wise saying

Synonyms: maxim, aphorism

Question 2

Bonanza

Answer 2

(n.) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain
Synonym: windfall

Question 3

Churlish

Answer 3

(adj.) lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with; rude

Question 4

Citadel

Answer 4

(n.) a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place
Synonyms: bulwark, bastion

Question 5

Collaborate

Answer 5

(v.) to work with, work together

Question 6

Decree

Answer 6

(n.) an order having the force of a law; (v.) to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully

Question 7

Discordant

Answer 7

(adj.) disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony

Question 8

Evolve

Answer 8

(v.) to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level

Antonyms: atrophy

Question 9

Excerpt

Answer 9

(n.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (v.) to take such a passage; to quote

Question 10

Grope

Answer 10

(v.) to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly