Chapter 14-15 Vocab

Question 1

chthonic

Answer 1

dwelling beneath the surface of the earth

Question 2

vehement

Answer 2

characterized by great force or energy; marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

Question 3

uncanny

Answer 3

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; surpassing the ordinary or normal

Question 4

tabloid

Answer 4

newspaper with half-size pages; sensationalist journalism

Question 5

dipossess

Answer 5

to deprive (another) of owning something or occupying a place, such as real property

Question 6

impertinent

Answer 6

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; improperly forward or bold; not relevant to the matter under consideration

Question 7

furtive

Answer 7

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; secret and sly or sordid

Question 8

chauvinism

Answer 8

fanatical patriotism; activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women

Question 9

decant

Answer 9

to pour out

Question 10

peal

Answer 10

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells); to ring recurrently; to sound loudly and sonorously