Unit 7 Part 2

Question 1

Furtive

Answer 1

(Adj.) Done slyly or stealthily, sneaky, secret. shifty; stolen
Synonyms: Covert, surreptitious
Antonyms: Aboveboard, open

Question 2

Garish

Answer 2

(Adj.) Glaring; tastelessly showy or overdecorated in a vulgar or offensive way
Synonyms: Gaudy, flashy. tawdry
Antonyms: Subdued, muted, understated, quiet

Question 3

Illusory

Answer 3

(Adj.) Misleading, deceptive; lacking in or not based on reality
Synonyms: Specious, spurious, imaginary
Antonyms: Actual, rest, factual, objective

Question 4

Indigent

Answer 4

(Adj.) Needy, impoverished
Synonyms: Penniless, poverty-stricken, destitute
Antonyms: Affluent, prosperous

Question 5

Inordinate

Answer 5

(Adj.) Far too great, exceeding reasonable limits, excessive
Synonyms: Exorbitant, extravagant
Antonyms: Reasonable, equitable

Question 6

Jettison

Answer 6

(V.) To cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary or burdensome
Synonyms: Cast off, discard, dump, junk
Antonyms: Conserve, retain, hold on to, keep

Question 7

Misanthrope

Answer 7

(N.) A person who hates or despises people
Synonym: People-hater

Question 8

Pertinacious

Answer 8

(Adj.) Very persistent; holding firmly to a course of action or a set of beliefs; hard to get rid of, refusing to be put off or denied
Synonyms: Stubborn, determined

Question 9

Picayune

Answer 9

(Adj.) Of little value or importance, paltry, measly; concerned with trifling matters, small-minded
Synonyms: Piddling, trifling
Antonyms: Important, significant, huge, gigantic

Question 10

Raiment

Answer 10

(N.) Clothing, garments
Synonyms: Apparel, attire