Unit 13

Question 1

Applicable

Answer 1

Capable of being applied, relevant, suitable

Synonyms. Appropriate, fit, apt, apposite

Antonyms. Inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant

Question 2

Asset

Answer 2

Something of value, a resource, an advantage

Synonyms. Property, possession, endowment, holding

Antonyms. Drawback, handicap, liability

Question 3

Beset

Answer 3

To attack from all sides, to surround, hem in, harassed, troubled, studded

Synonyms. Assail, harass, badger, pester, torment

Question 4

Compassion

Answer 4

Sympathy for another’s suffering, pity

Synonyms. Concern, commiseration, empathy

Antonyms. Indifference, callousness, heartlessness

Question 5

Decorum

Answer 5

Proper behavior, good taste, orderliness

Synonyms. Seemliness, good form, propriety

Antonyms. Impropriety, bad form, bad taste

Question 6

Duress

Answer 6

Compulsion by threat, forcible confinement

Synonyms. Intimidation, coercion

Antonyms. Persuasion, coaxing, sweet talk, cajolery

Question 7

Exuberant

Answer 7

High-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained, excessive, abundant

Synonyms. Lively, ebullient, irrepressible, lavish

Antonyms. Depressed, despondent, sulky, restrained

Question 8

Facsimile

Answer 8

An exact copy

Synonyms. Replica, duplicate, reproduce, clone

Antonyms. Variation, modification, permutation

Question 9

Imbibe

Answer 9

To drink, to take in, absorb

Synonyms. Swallow, gulp, quaff, assimilate, digest

Antonyms. Eject, emit, expel, discharge

Question 10

Implacable

Answer 10

Not to be satisfied or pacified, unyielding

Synonyms. Relentless, inexorable, unappeasable

Antonyms. Vast, immense, huge, infinite

Question 11

Antipathy

Answer 11

A strong dislike, hostile feeling

Synonyms. hostility, enmity, aversion, bad blood

Antonyms. Alteraction, appeal, allure, sympathy

Question 12

Infinitesimal

Answer 12

So small as to almost immeasurable, minute

Synonyms. Tiny, minuscule, microscopic, unnoticeable

Antonyms. Vast, immense, huge, infinite

Question 13

Innocuous

Answer 13

Harmless, inoffensive, insignificant

Synonyms. Feeble, impotent, unobjectionable, insipid

Antonyms. Harmful, dangerous, pernicious, toxic, virulent

Question 14

Militate

Answer 14

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

Synonyms. Counter, oppose, work against

Question 15

Patent

Answer 15

Exclusive rights over an invention, copyright

Synonyms. Exclusive license

Antonyms. Concealed, hidden, secret, clandestine

Question 16

Prowess

Answer 16

Distinguished bravery, superior skill or bravery

Synonyms. Valor, courage, heroism, mastery, proficiency

Antonyms. Cowardice, incompetence, ineptitude

Question 17

Sedate

Answer 17

Quiet, settled, sober, to administer a tranquilizer

Synonyms. Unruffled, composed, cool and collected

Antonyms. Loud, brash, flashy, flamboyant, garish, lightly

Question 18

Stentorian

Answer 18

Extremely loud

Synonyms. Thundering, booming, deafening, ear splitting

Antonyms. Hushed, inaudible, whispered, mute

Question 19

Stipulate

Answer 19

To arrange specifically, to require as a condition of agreement

Synonyms. Specify, contract, provide for

Question 20

Ultimatum

Answer 20

A final proposal or statement of conditions

Synonyms. Final terms