Unit 15

Question 1

To mock or treat with derision. An expression of mockery

Answer 1

Scoff

Question 2

1. To represent in words; describe. 2. To represent in a picture.

Answer 2

Depict

Question 3

Of chief concern or importance; foremost

Answer 3

Paramount

Question 4

Kindness

Answer 4

Benevolence

Question 5

Famous or celebrated

Answer 5

Illustrious

Question 6

To soothe; to make more bearable

Answer 6

Allay

Question 7

1. Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food. 2. Having an insatiable appetite for a pursuit.

Answer 7

Voracious

Question 8

To select; to weed out

Answer 8

Cull

Question 9

1. A very small monetary allowance. 2. A small amount.

Answer 9

Pittance

Question 10

An act intended to deceive or trick

Answer 10

Hoax