Wordly Wise 3000
Book 12
Lesson 9
9A
1. To exculpate someone is to free that person from
blame.
2. C
3. C
4. A lateral movement is one that is made sideways.
5. C
6. C
7. A heterogeneous group is one whose members are
diverse.
8. Calumny is intentional slander.
9. C
10.
To enervate someone is to weaken that person.
11.
A viviparous creature is one that produces live
young.
12.
An epicure is one who loves fine food.
13.
C
14.
C
15.
C
9B
1. a. exculpated
2. b. quintessential, c. quintessential
3. a. domain, b. domain, c. domain
4. a. veritable
5. c. infinitesimal
6. b. apposite
7. a. epicure, b. epicure, c. epicure
8. a. primeval, c. primeval
9C
1. exculpatory, incriminating A
2. mawkish, sentimental S
3. claim, waive A
4. hostility, animus S
5. fecund, barren A
6. forerunner, precursor S
7. jovial, dolorous A
8. abjure, embrace A
9. vitiate, weaken S
10.
decry, defend A
9D
1. c
2. a, c
3. c
4. a, c
5. a, b
6. a, b
7. a
8. NONE
9. a
10.
NONE