Chapter 5 Vocabulary

Question 1

Astronomy

Answer 1

The study of stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies

Question 2

Bewilder

Answer 2

To confuse or to puzzle

Question 3

Cloak

Answer 3

Noun-A long, loose outer garment

Verb-To cover up or conceal

Question 4

Contemporary

Answer 4

Noun-A person who belongs to the same time period as another
Adjective-1. Belonging to the same time period of time
2. Modern; current

Question 5

Defy

Answer 5

1. To stand up to

2. To challenge

Question 6

Eccentric

Answer 6

Noun-a person who behaves in an unusual way

Adjective-out of the ordinary

Question 7

Indicate

Answer 7

To show or point out

Question 8

Inscribe

Answer 8

To write, print, engrave letters or words on a surface

Question 9

Linger

Answer 9

To delay leaving

Question 10

Logical

Answer 10

1. Reasonable

2. Explainable

Question 11

Lunar

Answer 11

Of or having to do with the moon

Question 12

Mimic

Answer 12

Verb-to copy or imitate by speech, gesture, or expression

Noun-a person who imitates other people

Question 13

Odyssey

Answer 13

A long, adventurous journey

Question 14

Parable

Answer 14

A simple story that teaches a moral lesson

Question 15

Quake

Answer 15

Noun-a moment of trembling

Verb-to tremble

Question 16

Rove

Answer 16

1. To wander at random

2. To roam widely

Question 17

Sanctify

Answer 17

1. To set apart as holy

2. To purify or free from sin

Question 18

Solemn

Answer 18

Serious; earnest

Question 19

Subscribe

Answer 19

1. To sign one’s name

2. To agree with something

Question 20

Appease

Answer 20

To calm or bring to a state of peace

Question 21

Deplore

Answer 21

1. To regret or express grief over

2. To disapprove of

Question 22

Impeach

Answer 22

To accuse a public official of wrongdoing during office, by bringing before the proper court

Question 23

Oblique

Answer 23

1. Not straightforward

2. Indirect or obscure

Question 24

Ruse

Answer 24

A trick

Question 25

Array

Answer 25

1. A large display of people or things

2. Proper order