Vocab

Question 1

Plight (n)

Ex. There was a plight with the shopping cart at Winn Dixie

Answer 1

A difficult or uncomfortable situation that is hard or impossible to get out of

Question 2

Render (v)

1. when I saw the skater do a triple axle, I was rendered speechless
2. when the boy fell off his bike, we rendered assistance

Answer 2

1. To cause to become , to make

2. To give , present or preform

Question 3

Serum (n)

Ex. When I put serum in my shampoo my hair fell out

Answer 3

The watery part of blood that doesn’t clot. Today “serum” is also used to describe any kind of watery skin care product

Question 4

Arduous (adj)

Answer 4

Very difficult; requiring a lot of effort

Question 5

Illustrious

Answer 5

Admired, respected, and famous for greatness or achievement

Question 6

Mandate (n) and (v)

Answer 6

1. An official order to something

2. To demand officially or require something

Question 7

Venture (n) and (v)

Answer 7

1. An activity or task that involves risk or danger

2. To risk

Question 8

Benevolent (adj)

Answer 8

Very kind; expressing good will; charitable; kindhearted

Question 9

Steeped (v)

Answer 9

Saturated; soaked

Question 10

Mystified (adj)

Answer 10

Puzzled; bewildered; confused

Question 11

Alleviate (v)

Answer 11

To make something easier to endure; to relieve

Question 12

Bluster(v)

Answer 12

To utter loud, empty threats or protests

Question 13

Exaltation (n)

Answer 13

A state of being filled with overwhelming joy