Chapter 18

Question 0

to show or express the main idea or quality of (something) in a brief way

Answer 0

Encapsulate

Question 1

carefully thought out in advance

Answer 1

Calculated

Question 2

a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

Answer 2

Stench

Question 3

offensively bold

Answer 3

Brash

Question 4

having skin made tough and thick through wear

Answer 4

Callous

Question 5

provide physical relief, as from pain

Answer 5

Alleviate

Question 6

walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

Answer 6

Saunter

Question 7

Softly bright or radiant

Answer 7

Luminous

Question 8

someone who offers opposition

Answer 8

Adversary

Question 9

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

Answer 9

Interminable

Question 10

diffusing warmth and friendliness

Answer 10

Amiable

Question 11

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)

Answer 11

Implication

Question 12

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

Answer 12

Ominous

Question 13

keeping to yourself; not likely to draw attention to yourself; uncommunicative

Answer 13

Reticence

Question 14

moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

Answer 14

Palliative

Question 15

unhealthy looking

Answer 15

Sallow

Question 16

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

Answer 16

Frenzied

Question 17

an affront to one’s dignity or self-esteem

Answer 17

Indignity

Question 18

wear off or die down

Answer 18

Subside

Question 19

reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

Answer 19

Degrade