Lesson 15

Question 1

Adjunct

Answer 1

Adj.

Connected or attached to in a dependent subordinate, or auxiliary manner, but not an inherent part of

Question 2

Macabre

Answer 2

Adj.

Horrible; grim

Question 3

Farcical

Answer 3

Adj.

Absurd; ridiculously clumsy

Question 4

Debonair

Answer 4

Adj.

Carefree and self-confident in manner; elegant and gracious.

Question 5

Penchant

Answer 5

N.

A strong liking

Question 6

Deplete

Answer 6

V.

To use up gradually

Question 7

Chicanery

Answer 7

N.

The use of tricks or clever talk to deceive or evade

Question 8

Feisty

Answer 8

Adj.

Aggressive; lively; energetic

Question 9

Mitigate

Answer 9

V.

To make less sever; to become milder

Question 10

Gull

Answer 10

V.

To cheat; to fool

Question 11

Nadir

Answer 11

N.

Lowest point

Question 12

Equivocal

Answer 12

Adj.

Ambiguous (uncertain); intentionally vague

Question 13

Genealogy

Answer 13

N.

Family history

Question 14

Impervious

Answer 14

Adj.

Incapable of being affected

Question 15

Filial

Answer 15

Adj.

Of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter