BNW Vocab List 2

Question 0

Obstinate

Answer 0

Firm, stubborn

He was obstinate about his decision to attend UCLA.

Question 1

Imbecile

Answer 1

Dunce, blockhead

The imbecile thought that red and green mixed together made purple.

Question 2

Sublime

Answer 2

Supreme or outstanding

She was awarded for her sublime essay with a cookie.

Question 3

Balk

Answer 3

To stop at an obstacle

A stop sign is a common road balk.

Question 4

Menial

Answer 4

Lowly, degrading

The f on his history quiz was menial.

Question 5

Derision

Answer 5

Ridicule, mockery

The bullies used derision the mock the boy.

Question 6

Reparation

Answer 6

Making amends for wrongs done

In reparation for accidentally pinging her friend in the face, she made her cookies.

Question 7

Ardor

Answer 7

A great warmth of feeling

Many people feel ardor in their heart when helping the less fortunate.

Question 8

Sullen

Answer 8

Showing irritation of gloomy humor

She sullenly laughed at the ride joke her friend made.

Question 9

Wanton

Answer 9

Without regard for what is right

She wantonly grabbed the last slice of pizza in the box.