unit 2 b

Question 1

dull, uninteresting: extremely dry

Answer 1

arid

Question 2

n. a large wave; v. to rise or swell like a wave

Answer 2

billow

Question 3

to force, compel; hold back

Answer 3

constrain

Question 4

fair-minded; free of selfish motives

Answer 4

disinterested

Question 5

to encircle; go or to reach around

Answer 5

encompass

Question 6

impossible to understand

Answer 6

incomprehensible

Question 7

to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control

Answer 7

manipulate

Question 8

n. to the greatest amount or degree; adj. reaching the greatest amount or degree

Answer 8

maximum

Question 9

v. to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy; upset; to flip through; n. material used for trimming edges ; a ripple; a low drumbeat

Answer 9

ruffle

Question 10

the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power

Answer 10

stamina