Unit 2 set B

Question 1

Arid

Answer 1

extremely dry; uninteresting, dull

Question 2

Billow

Answer 2

a large wave; to rise or swell like a wave

Question 3

constrain

Answer 3

to force, compel; to restrain, hold back

Question 4

disinterested

Answer 4

fair-minded , free from selfish motives; indifferent

Question 5

encompass

Answer 5

to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class

Question 6

incomprehensible

Answer 6

impossible to understand

Question 7

manipulate

Answer 7

to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage

Question 8

maximum

Answer 8

the greatest possible amount or degree; reaching the greatest possible amount or degree

Question 9

ruffle

Answer 9

to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; flip through; material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat

Question 10

stamina

Answer 10

the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power