Book Vocab

Question 1

Elude

Answer 1

Evade or escape usually in a cunning way

Question 2

Consternation

Answer 2

Utter amazement or paralyzing dismay

Question 3

Riveted

Answer 3

Held someone’s attention completely

Question 4

Goad

Answer 4

Urge to action

Question 5

Grovel

Answer 5

Crawling and creeping near the ground as a sign of humility

Question 6

Pilfer

Answer 6

To steal, especially a small amount at a time

Question 7

Sagacious

Answer 7

Wise, showing keen judgement, insight, and foresight

Question 8

Insolent

Answer 8

Insultingly arrogant or rude

Question 9

Obtrusive

Answer 9

Stubborn, not easily restrained or moved

Question 10

Fortuitous

Answer 10

Lucky, happening by chance

Question 11

Divined

Answer 11

To know by institution or instinct

Question 12

Trepidation

Answer 12

Fear

Question 13

Morose

Answer 13

Gloomy, sullen

Question 14

Propitiate

Answer 14

To appease, especially an angry authority or deity

Question 15

Disconcerted

Answer 15

Unsettled, confused

Question 16

Amalgamation

Answer 16

Consolidation or merger

Question 17

Guileless

Answer 17

Candid, innocent, naive

Question 18

Disparagement

Answer 18

Speaking of someone in a negative way

Question 19

Auspicious

Answer 19

Conducive to success, favorable

Question 20

Propensity

Answer 20

An inclination or natural tendency to behave a certain way