Unit 18

Question 1

attain

Answer 1

succeed in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for)

Question 2

despondent

Answer 2

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

Question 3

industrious

Answer 3

diligent and hard-working

Question 4

relinquish

Answer 4

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up

Question 5

avid

Answer 5

having or showing keen interest in or enthusiasm for something

Question 6

euphoric

Answer 6

characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness

Question 7

potential

Answer 7

having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future

Question 8

vanquish

Answer 8

defeat thoroughly

Question 9

contend

Answer 9

assert something as a position in an argument

Question 10

gambol

Answer 10

run or jump about playfully