Unit 13

Question 1

ultimatum

Answer 1

a final proposal or statement of conditions

Question 2

stipulate

Answer 2

to arrange specifically to require as a condition of agreement

Question 3

stentorian

Answer 3

extremely loud

Question 4

sedate

Answer 4

to administer a tranquilizer

Question 5

prowess

Answer 5

distinguised bravery; superior skill or ability

Question 6

patent

Answer 6

exclusie rights over an invention; copyright

Question 7

militate

Answer 7

to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

Question 8

innocuous

Answer 8

harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

Question 9

infinitesimal

Answer 9

so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

Question 10

implacable

Answer 10

not to be satisified or pacified; unyielding

Question 11

imbibe

Answer 11

to drink; to take in, absorb

Question 12

facsimile

Answer 12

an exact copy

Question 13

exuberant

Answer 13

high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestranined; excesslive, abundant

Question 14

duress

Answer 14

compolsion by threat; forcible confinement

Question 15

decorum

Answer 15

proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

Question 16

compassion

Answer 16

sympathy for another’s suffering; pity

Question 17

beset

Answer 17

to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in

Question 18

asset

Answer 18

something of value; a resource; an advantage

Question 19

applicable

Answer 19

capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

Question 20

antipathy

Answer 20

a strong dislike, hostile feeling