Vocabulary Unit #12

Question 1

abound

Answer 1

(v.) to be plentiful, be filled

Question 2

braggart

Answer 2

(n.) a boaster; (adj.) boastful in a loud, annoying way

Question 3

cache

Answer 3

(n.) a hiding place; something hidden or stored

Question 4

clarification

Answer 4

(n.) the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation

Question 5

despondent

Answer 5

(adj.) sad, without hope, discouraged

Question 6

embezzle

Answer 6

(v.) to steal property entrusted to one’s care

Question 7

heartrending

Answer 7

(adj.) causing mental pain or grief

Question 8

leisurely

Answer 8

(adj.) unhurried, taking plenty of time; (adv.) in an easygoing or unhurried way

Question 9

lethargic

Answer 9

(adj.) unnaturally sleepy; dull, slowly moving; indifferent

Question 10

malady

Answer 10

(n.) sickness, illness, disease, disorder

Question 11

mellow

Answer 11

(adj.) ripe, well- matured; soft, sweet, and rich; gentle, pleasant;
(v.) to become gentle and sweet

Question 12

nomadic

Answer 12

(adj.) wandering, moving about from place to place

Question 13

piecemeal

Answer 13

(adj.) one piece at a time;
(adv.) gradually

Question 14

quest

Answer 14

(n.) a search, hunt
(v.) to search, seek, ask

Question 15

random

Answer 15

(adj.) by chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular

Question 16

rant

Answer 16

(v.) to speak wildly and noisily; (n.) loud, violent talk

Question 17

reinforce

Answer 17

(v) to make stronger with new materials or support

Question 18

seclusion

Answer 18

(n.) isolation from others, solitude

Question 19

status

Answer 19

(n.) a person’s condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society; prestige

Question 20

turmoil

Answer 20

(n.) a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation