Chapter 7 Vocabulary

Question 1

beneficent

Answer 1

Adjective- performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good

Question 2

cadaverous

Answer 2

Adjective- pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse

Question 3

concoct

Answer 3

Verb- to prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate

Question 4

crass

Answer 4

Adjective- coarse, unfeeling; stupid

Question 5

debase

Answer 5

Verb- to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate

Question 6

desecrate

Answer 6

Verb- to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute

Question 7

disconcert

Answer 7

Verb- to confuse; to disturb the composure of

Question 8

grandiose

Answer 8

Adjective- grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated

Question 9

inconsequential

Answer 9

Adjective- trifling, unimportant

Question 10

infraction

Answer 10

Noun- a breaking of a law or obligation

Question 11

mitigate

Answer 11

Verb- to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity

Question 12

pillage

Answer 12

Verb- to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; Noun- the act of looting; booty

Question 13

prate

Answer 13

Verb- to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion

Question 14

punctilious

Answer 14

Adjective- very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette

Question 15

redoubtable

Answer 15

Adjective- inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent

Question 16

reprove

Answer 16

Verb- to find fault with, scold, rebuke

Question 17

restitution

Answer 17

Noun- the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage

Question 18

stalwart

Answer 18

Adjective- strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; Noun- a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position

Question 19

vulnerable

Answer 19

Adjective- open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected

Question 20

austere

Answer 20

Adjective- severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor