chapter 11 vocab

Question 1

adequate

Answer 1

adj. sufficient, enough
synonyms: satisfactory, sufficing
antonyms: insufficient

Question 2

ajar

Answer 2

adj. adv. partly open

antonyms: closed tight, shut, open wide

Question 3

dialogue

Answer 3

n. a conversation between two or more people, an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion
synonym: exchange of ideas
antonym: monologue, soliloquy

Question 4

emblem

Answer 4

n. a symbol, sign, token

synonym: badge, insignia

Question 5

gigantic

Answer 5

adj. huge, giant, immense
synonyms: enormous, colossal, mammoth
antonyms: tiny, infinitesimal, diminutive

Question 6

havoc

Answer 6

n. very great destruction, ruin, great confusion and disorder
synonym: devastation, harm, disarray
antonyms: peace and quiet, calm, order

Question 7

hearth

Answer 7

n the floor of a fireplace, the fireside as a symbol of the home and family
synonym: chimney, corner

Question 8

implore

Answer 8

v to beg earnestly for

synonyms: entreat, beseech, pray
antonyms: demand forcefully, clamor for

Question 9

infamous

Answer 9

adj. very wicked, disgraceful, shameful
synonyms: scandalous, villainous, flagrant, heinous
antonyms: glorious, splendid, illustrious, praiseworthy

Question 10

innumerable

Answer 10

adj too many to count, without number

synonyms: countless, beyond reckoning
antonyms: countable, few in number

Question 11

lax

Answer 11

adj. not strict, careless, lacking discipline, not tense, relaxed
synonyms: slack, negligent, remiss
antonyms: strict, vigilant, conscientious, scrupulous

Question 12

mar

Answer 12

v. to spoil, damage, injure
synonyms: scar disfigure, deface
antonyms: beautify, embellish, repair

Question 13

misdemeanor

Answer 13

n a crime of offense that is less serious than a felony, any minor misbehavior or misconduct

synonyms: misdeed, petty offense or transgression
antonyms: felony, serious crime

Question 14

mull

Answer 14

v to think about, ponder, to grind or mix, to heat and flavor with spices
synonyms: consider, reflect on

Question 15

narrative

Answer 15

v a story, detailed report, adj. having the quality or the nature of a story
synonyms: n tale, chronicle

Question 16

overture

Answer 16

n an opening move toward negotiation or action, a proposal or offer, an introductory section or part

synonyms: prelude, tender
antonyms: finale, postlude

Question 17

pact

Answer 17

n an agreement, treaty

synonyms compact, alliance, deal

Question 18

stalemate

Answer 18

n a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible, v. to bring to a standstill

synonyms: standoff, draw, v deadlock
antonyms: victory, v defeat

Question 19

vindictive

Answer 19

adj bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge

synonyms: vengeful, spiteful, malicious
antonyms: forgiving relenting

Question 20

wilt

Answer 20

v to become limp and drooping, wither to lose strength and vigor

synonyms: sag, weaken, shrivel up
antonyms: flourish, bloom, sprout, perk up, revive