Vocab and Defin QUIZ 9

having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.

• barrier

• pessimistic

• suspicious

• deluge

a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

a situation involving exposure to danger.

tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

• pessimistic

• incapable

• barrier

• deluge

an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

• risk

• deluge

• compromise

• degris

a fence that prevents movement or access.

unable to do or achieve (something).

• deluge

• barrier

• incapable

• risk

a coherent, typically large body of matter with no definite shape.

• risk

• barrier

• mass

• obstacle

the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.

• risk

• pessimistic

• debris

• erosion

a ship or large boat.

• vessel

• debris

• barrier

• suspicious