An Inspector calls tier 2 vocab (2)

Question 1

Disparage

Answer 1

To speak down to another in an insulting and rude manner

Question 2

Arbitrate

Answer 2

To act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

Question 3

Lament

Answer 3

To feel deep sorry at the loss of something

Question 4

Guileless

Answer 4

An innocent or unsophisticated young person unable to lie

Question 5

Antagonist

Answer 5

A character who actively opposes or is hostile to the protagonist

Question 6

Omniscient

Answer 6

Knowing everything ; much like the inspector

Question 7

Infantile

Answer 7

Acting like or likened to a young child

Question 8

Objectify

Answer 8

To degrade something or someone to the status of a mere object

Question 9

Virtuous

Answer 9

Having a high degree of morality ; used to describe well behaved daughters

Question 10

Portent

Answer 10

A sign of something about to happen

Question 11

Oppressed

Answer 11

Subject to harsh and cruel treatment by those in power

Question 12

Considerate

Answer 12

Careful and thoughtful ; does not inconvenience or harm others

Question 13

Compassionate

Answer 13

Feeling sympathy and concern for others

Question 14

Remorseful

Answer 14

Full of regret for something they have done ; sorry for past actions

Question 15

Petulant

Answer 15

Childishly sulky or bad tempered

Question 16

Submissive

Answer 16

Ready to conform to the authority or will of others ; meekly obedient or passive

Question 17

Boastful

Answer 17

Demonstrating excessive pride and self - satisfaction in one’s achievements or possessions

Question 18

Exploitative

Answer 18

Making use of a situation or treating others unfairly in order to gain an advantage or benefit

Question 19

Prejudiced

Answer 19

Having or demonstrating dislike and distrust based on unfounded views

Question 20

Vulnerable

Answer 20

Someone needing protection as they are at risk physically or emotionally