Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Question 1

Evoke

Answer 1

v. bring or recall to the conscious mind
The play evokes the feeling of greed: the Mae and Gooper are constantly worried about who Big Daddy will give the inheritance to.

Question 2

Extremities

Answer 2

n. The furthest point or limit of something; the extreme degree or nature of something

Question 3

Forlornly

Answer 3

adj. desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance

Question 4

Precocious

Answer 4

adj. Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual

Question 5

Luster

Answer 5

n. A gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface; radiance of beauty, excellence, merit, distinction, or glory

Question 6

Feebly

Answer 6

adj. physically weak, as from age or sickness; weak intellectually or morally

Question 7

Invoke

Answer 7

v. cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument

Question 8

Scruples*

Answer 8

n. A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action

Question 9

Manifestation

Answer 9

n. An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something.

Question 10

Evanescent*

Answer 10

adj. Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

Question 11

Fatuously*

Answer 11

adj. Foolishly, inanely.

Question 12

Disclosure

Answer 12

n. The action of making new or secret information known

Question 13

Infallible

Answer 13

adj. Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Question 14

Avarice

Answer 14

n. Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Question 15

Gallant

Answer 15

adj. Brave, heroic.