Chapter 1-5 Vocab

Question 1

A small part that goes at the end of a handle, stick, or tube to strengthen it and keep it from splitting.

Answer 1

Ferrule

Question 2

To stimulate or bring about.

Answer 2

Piqued

Question 3

A false believe.

Answer 3

Fallacies

Question 4

An adjective to describe something that is clever or intelligent.

Answer 4

Astutely

Question 5

To wish to do something good for another.

Answer 5

Benevolence

Question 6

Dirty or unclean in appearance.

Answer 6

Slovenly

Question 7

Roughness in manner.

Answer 7

Asperity

Question 8

A descendant to a family of importance.

Answer 8

Scion

Question 9

Of little importance, not dramatic.

Answer 9

Prosaic

Question 10

A product of imagination, not real.

Answer 10

Chimerical

Question 11

Confirm or support.

Answer 11

Corroborated

Question 12

Something that is evil or relating to the devil.

Answer 12

Diabolical

Question 13

Smelling or tasting very badly and unpleasantly.

Answer 13

Acrid

Question 14

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or coaxing.

Answer 14

Cajoled

Question 15

Often referring to the middle-class and middle-class characteristics.

Answer 15

Bourgeois

Question 16

To wish to do evil things.

Answer 16

Malevolent

Question 17

To walk slowly and relaxedly with no rush or goal.

Answer 17

Sauntering

Question 18

Having supreme or ultimate power.

Answer 18

Sovereign

Question 19

Not caring about consequences of an action.

Answer 19

Imprudent

Question 20

Showing a lack of respect.

Answer 20

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