Chapter 10 Vocabulary

Question 1

Annotation

Answer 1

Noun- a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

Question 2

Bedlam

Answer 2

Noun- a state or scene of uproar and confusion

Question 3

Covert

Answer 3

Adjective- hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; Noun- a sheltered place, a hiding place

Question 4

Debonair

Answer 4

Adjective- pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance

Question 5

Dun

Answer 5

Verb- to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; Noun- a creditor; Adjective- dark, dull, drab, dingy

Question 6

Efficacious

Answer 6

Adjective- effective, producing results

Question 7

Equanimity

Answer 7

Noun- calmness, composure, refusal to panic

Question 8

Fortuitous

Answer 8

Adjective- accidental, occurring by a happy chance

Question 9

Gist

Answer 9

Noun- the essential part, main point, or essence

Question 10

Gratuitous

Answer 10

Adjective- freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted

Question 11

Imperious

Answer 11

Adjective- overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

Question 12

Invective

Answer 12

Noun- a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; Adjective- abusive, vituperative

Question 13

Motley

Answer 13

Adjective- showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; Noun- a jester’s costume; a jester

Question 14

Munificent

Answer 14

Adjective- extremely generous, lavish

Question 15

Procrastinate

Answer 15

Verb- to delay, put off until later

Question 16

Provocative

Answer 16

Adjective- tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying

Question 17

Recondite

Answer 17

Adjective- exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

Question 18

Reprobate

Answer 18

Noun- a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; Adjective- corrupt or unprincipled; Verb- to disapprove of, condemn

Question 19

Sedentary

Answer 19

Adjective- characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place

Question 20

Accrue

Answer 20

Verb- to grow or accumulate over time ; to happen as a natural result