Unit 11

Question 1

An assumed name; especially as used to hide one identity

Answer 1

alias

Question 2

To walk slowly or stroll; an easy peace

Answer 2

amble

Question 3

big and strong; muscular
(V.)

Answer 3

burly

Question 4

To give a false or misleading account of; to twist out of shape
(V.)

Answer 4

Distort

Question 5

Persistent, stubbornly determined
(Adj.)

Answer 5

Dogged

Question 6

So amazed that one is unable to speak

Answer 6

Dumbfounded

Question 7

no longer in existence no longer active
Adj.

Answer 7

Extinct

Question 8

Very fine sand or gravel or courage the face of hardship or danger or to grind
(n.)

Answer 8

Grit

Question 9

Sure to happen unavoidable
(adj.)

Answer 9

Inevitable

Question 10

Fixed deeply and firmly working into the grain or fiber
(adj.)

Answer 10

Ingrained

Question 11

Resembling a meter
adj.

Answer 11

Meteoric

Question 12

A humorous or ridiculous imitation to make fun of something

Answer 12

Parody

Question 13

To succeed be a general use to triumph over
V.

Answer 13

Prevail

Question 14

An object from the past with historical value or interest
n.

Answer 14

Relic

Question 15

To tear the pieces or split violently apart
V.

Answer 15

rend

Question 16

To fill again or make good
V.

Answer 16

Replenish

Question 17

To save be thrifty
V.

Answer 17

skimp

Question 18

A detective

Answer 18

sleuth

Question 19

To distract public or private property
N.

Answer 19

Vandalism