Chapter 7

Question 1

shuddered.

Answer 1

(of a person) tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion.
“I shuddered with horror”

Question 2

assured

Answer 2

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confident.
“an extremely assured performance”

Question 3

baffled

Answer 3

totally bewilder or perplex.
“an unexplained occurrence that baffled everyone”

Question 4

perpetual

Answer 4

never ending or changing.
“deep caves in perpetual darkness”

Question 5

honed

Answer 5

(of a blade) sharpened.
“a honed knife is easier and safer to handle than a dulled, nicked blade”

Question 5

crude

Answer 5

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Question 6

lustre

Answer 6

the brightness that a shiny surface has

Question 7

burdensome

Answer 7

difficult to carry out or fulfil; taxing.
“the burdensome responsibilities of professional life”

Question 8

ascertaining

Answer 8

find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
“an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident”

Question 9

cleaved

Answer 9

split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain.
“the large axe his father used to cleave wood for the fire”

Question 10

render

Answer 10

? provide or give (a service, help, etc.).

Question 11

palate

Answer 11

a person’s ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavours.
“a fine range of drink for sophisticated palates”

Question 12

meditative

Answer 12

relating to or absorbed in meditation or considered thought.
“meditative techniques”

Question 13

embalm

Answer 13

preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative.
“his body was embalmed and buried in Westminster Abbey”