Unit 1 The Interlopers

Question 1

Interloper (noun)

Answer 1

Definition: a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.
Synonym: unwelcome guest
Antonym: welcome guest
Example: Summer residents were regarded as interlopers who had no deep commitment to the town’s welfare.

Question 2

Precipitous (adjective)

Answer 2

Definition: very steep
Synonym: steep
Antonym: flat
Example: The stairs are very precipitous.

Question 3

Poach (verb)

Answer 3

Definition: to hunt or fish by illegally
Synonym: steal
Antonym: have legal right to
Example: Robin Hood would often poach deer from the woods belonging to the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Question 4

Embitter (verb)

Answer 4

Definition: to make resentful
Synonym: filled with hate
Antonym: filled with love
Example: The soldier was embittered by the war.

Question 5

Plight (noun)

Answer 5

Definition: an unfortunate situation
Synonym: uncomfortable (situation)
Antonym: pleasurable (situation)
Example: The girl felt sorry for the plight of the wounded animal.