Black Boy Vocab 2

Question 1

Impetus

Answer 1

Part of speech: Noun
Definition: The force that makes something happen or happen more quickly.
Sentence: The Civil War was the impetus for the abolition of slavery.
Synonyms: Motivation; stimulus; incentive

Question 2

Impudent

Answer 2

Impudent: not showing due respect for another person (adjective)
Synonyms: cocky, brazen, impertinent, cheeky
The young boy was extremely impudent towards the teacher, he never listened.

Question 3

Nominal

Answer 3

• very small (amount of money), far below real value (adjective)
  Synonyms: tiny, minute, insignificant, small
  People who pay their parents a nominal amount of money, it makes little difference but it is symbolic.

Question 4

Florid

Answer 4

Definition: Having a red or flushed complexion (adjective)
Synonyms: Flushed, rosy, blushing
The boy’s face turned florid from embarrassment.

Question 5

Palatial

Answer 5

Definition- resembling a palace
Sentence- The palatial house was very grand
Part of speech- adjective
Synonyms- Luxurious, Opulent

Question 6

Boon

Answer 6

Boon (n) - something to be thankful for, a blessing
Synonyms: blessing
Sentence: Living in a town like Ridgefield is a boon.

Question 7

Dissemble

Answer 7

Dissemble (v) - to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of
Synonyms: camouflage, cloak
Sentence: I began to dissemble my feelings of descent in order to keep my mother happy.

Question 8

Subservience

Answer 8

Subordination

Inferiority, submissiveness

Question 9

Morose

Answer 9

Definition-Sullen and ill-tempered
Sentence- the morose boy had just lost a game
Part of speech- adjective
Synonyms- sullen, grumpy, ill-mannered

Question 10

Repugnant

Answer 10

Definition: distasteful, objectionable, or offensive. Making opposition
Part of speech: adjective
Synonyms: alien, disagreeable, disgusting
Sentence: the aged cheese smells repugnant