Chapter 4 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Jeer

A

Ridicule,

Heckle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Vulgar

A

Rude,

Indecent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Ambuscade

A

Ambush,

Attack

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Adamantine

A

Adamant,

Unable to be broken

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Waver

A

Quiver,

Hesitate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Tranquil

A

Calm,

Peaceful

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Melodious

A

Musical,

Pleasant-sounding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Harrowing

A

Dangerous,

Terrifying

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Riveting

A

Captive,

Engaging

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Pathos

A

Deep sadness,

Emotion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Poignant

A

Sharp or pungent taste or smell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Accustom

A

Acquaint,

Adapt

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Profane

A

Immoral,

Rude

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Felicity

A

Intense happiness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Threadbare

A

Frayed,

Worn

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Discordant

A

Not in harmony

17
Q

Incongruous

A

Buzzard,

Absurd

18
Q

Delirium

A

Frenzy,

Madness

19
Q

Hysteria

A

Uncontrollable bursts of emotion

20
Q

Exultation

A

Delight,

Glee