Vocab 11

Question 1

Adjective : full of anger, arguments, and bad feeling

e.g. Their marriage ended eight years ago in an …… divorce.

Answer 1

acrimonious

Question 2

Verb : to cut or tear something, especially flesh

The man’s face was severely ….. in the accident.

Answer 2

Lacerate

Question 3

Adjective : in a strong and emotional way

The president has …… denied having an extra-marital affair.

Answer 3

vehemently

Question 4

Adjective : extremely stupid

e.g. an ……. comment

Answer 4

asinine

Question 5

Adjective : If a law or decision, etc. is ……. it has effect from a date before it was approved

the first British law to have …….. effect

Answer 5

retroactive

Question 6

Adjective : too many to be counted

The project has been delayed by ,…….. problems.

Answer 6

innumerable

Question 7

Adjective: used to describe beliefs that are strongly and sincerely felt or people who have strong and sincere beliefs:
e.g. a ………. supporter of the communist party
hope It is his ….. hope that a peaceful solution will soon be found.

Answer 7

fervent