12b Vocab

Question 1

braggart

Answer 1

(n) a boaster (adj) boastful in a loud, annoying way.

Question 2

cache

Answer 2

(noun) a hiding place; something hidden or stored

Question 3

despondent

Answer 3

(adj) sad, without hope, discouraged

Question 4

embezzle

Answer 4

(verb) to steal property entrusted to one’s care

Question 5

heartrending

Answer 5

(adj) causing mental pain or grief

Question 6

lethargic

Answer 6

(adj) unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; in-different

Question 7

mellow

Answer 7

(adj) ripe, well mannered; soft, sweet, and rich; gentle, pleasant
(verb) to become gentle and sweet

Question 8

rant

Answer 8

(verb) to speak wildly and noisily
(noun) loud, violent talk

Question 9

seclusion

Answer 9

(noun) isolation from others, solitude

Question 10

turmoil

Answer 10

(noun) a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation