7th LA Vocab 3

Question 1

Authentic

Answer 1

Part of speech: Adjective
Def: Of undisputed origin; genuine.

Question 2

Pitiful

Answer 2

Part of speech: Adjective
Def: Deserving or arousing compassion

Question 3

Urge

Answer 3

Part of speech: Verb
Def: To try earnestly and persistently to persuade someone to do something

Question 4

Misery

Answer 4

Part of speech: Noun
Def: A state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body

Question 5

Vigil

Answer 5

Part of speech: Noun
Def: A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray

Question 6

Ornate

Answer 6

Part of speech: Adjective
Def: Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns

Question 7

Fiasco

Answer 7

Part of speech: Noun
Def: A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way

Question 8

Conspicuous

Answer 8

Part of speech: Adjective
Def: Standing out so as to be clearly visible

Question 9

Congealed

Answer 9

Part of speech: Adjective
Def: Having become semisolid, especially on cooling

Question 10

Aloof

Answer 10

Part of speech: Adjective
Def: Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant