9/26/22 Vocabulary

Question 1

Acquire

Answer 1

(verb) gain ownership of something; to obtain by one’s own actions

Question 2

Aspire

Answer 2

(verb) to desire something eagerly, especially something important or in the future

Question 3

Chorus

Answer 3

(noun) 1. a group of people trained to sing together 2. the part of a song that’s repeated after each verse

Question 4

Conjure

Answer 4

(noun) to make something happen or come into being as though magic

Question 5

Defy

Answer 5

(verb) 1. to resist efforts 2. to refuse to obey

Question 6

Firebrand

Answer 6

(noun) a troublemaker; someone who encourages others to rebel

Question 7

Gravity

Answer 7

(noun) 1. very serious nature or manner 2. the force by which all objects in the universe are attracted to each other

Question 8

Magnetic

Answer 8

(adj) 1. having the power to attract 2. being able to attract iron

Question 9

Mirth

Answer 9

(noun) joy, fun and laughter

Question 10

Quench

Answer 10

(verb) 1. to satisfy 2. to extinguish or put out

Question 11

Subtle

Answer 11

(adj) 1. difficult to detect or define; exclusive or ambiguous 2. causing delicate effects, or able to make fine distinctions

Question 12

Sullen

Answer 12

(adj) silent or gloomy because of anger or resentment

Question 13

Toxic

Answer 13

(adj) poisonous; causing harm

Question 14

Urgent

Answer 14

(adj) needing fast action or attention

Question 15

Wary

Answer 15

(adj) cautious and watchful; careful of danger