unit 12

Question 1

abjure

Answer 1

to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun

Question 2

acrid

Answer 2

harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper

Question 3

august

Answer 3

majestic, inspiring admiration and respect

Question 4

callous

Answer 4

emotionally hardened, unfeeling

Question 5

clandestine

Answer 5

secret, concealed; underhanded

Question 6

compunction

Answer 6

remorse, regret

Question 7

conflagration

Answer 7

a large destructive fire

Question 8

elated

Answer 8

in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased

Question 9

indelible

Answer 9

not able to be erased or removed; memorable

Question 10

indulgent

Answer 10

yielding to the wishes or demands of others

Question 11

inveterate

Answer 11

firmly established, long-standing; liberal

Question 12

irrelevant

Answer 12

not to the point, not applicable or pertinent

Question 13

plaitude

Answer 13

a commonplace, stale, or trite remark

Question 14

quell

Answer 14

to subdue, put down forcibly

Question 15

quiescent

Answer 15

inactive; at rest

Question 16

ruminate

Answer 16

to meditate, think about at length

Question 17

tacit

Answer 17

unspoken, silent; implied, inferred

Question 18

tangible

Answer 18

capable of being touched; real, concrete

Question 19

trenchant

Answer 19

incisive, keen; forceful, effective,; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut

Question 20

nocturnal

Answer 20

of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness