Unit 9

Question 0

2.awry-

Answer 0

to turn or twist to one side

Question 1

1.apt-

Answer 1

appropriate or suitable

Question 2

3.bludgeon-

Answer 2

to strike or knock down with a bludgeon

Question 3

4.capitulate-

Answer 3

to surrender unconditionally or on stipulation all terms

Question 4

5.chafe-

Answer 4

to wear or abrade by rubbing

Question 5

6.defile-

Answer 5

to make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute; taint; debase

Question 6

7.dire-

Answer 6

causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible

Question 7

8. Disarming-

Answer 7

removing or capable of removing hostility

Question 8

9.Disgruntled-

Answer 8

displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish

Question 9

10.Encroach-

Answer 9

to advance beyond proper, established, or usual limits; make gradual inroads

Question 10

11.Endow-

Answer 10

to provide with a permanent fund or source of income

Question 11

12.Fend-

Answer 11

to ward off (often followed by off )

Question 12

13.Impunity-

Answer 12

exemption for punishment

Question 13

14.Mien-

Answer 13

air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.

Question 14

15.Penal-

Answer 14

of, pertaining to, or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses.

Question 15

16.Pertinent-

Answer 15

pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant

Question 16

17.predominant-

Answer 16

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