Unit Seven

Question 0

Cadaverous

Answer 0

(Adj) pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse.

Question 1

Austere

Answer 1

(Adj) severe or stern in manner; without adornment, or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor.

Question 2

Crass

Answer 2

(Adj) coarse, unfeeling, stupid.

Question 3

Debase

Answer 3

(V). To lower in character, qualify, or value; to degrade, adulterate, to cause to deteriorate.

Question 4

Desecrate

Answer 4

(V) to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently, to contaminate, pollute.

Question 5

Disconcert

Answer 5

(V) to confuse, to disturb the composure of.

Question 6

Mitigate

Answer 6

(V) to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity.

Question 7

Prate

Answer 7

(V) to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion.

Question 8

Punctilious

Answer 8

(Adj) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette.

Question 9

Redoubtable

Answer 9

(Adj) inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent.

Question 10

Reprove

Answer 10

(V) to find fault with, scold, rebuke.

Question 11

Restitution

Answer 11

(N) the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage.

Question 12

Stalwart

Answer 12

(Adj) strong and sturdy; brave; resolute. (N) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position.