Chapters 15-22

Question 1

incessant

Answer 1

continuing without interruption

adj

Question 2

garrulous

Answer 2

excessively talkative in a rambling manner about trivial matters

adj

Question 3

collateral

Answer 3

additionally or accompanying

adj

Question 4

melancholic

Answer 4

disposed to or affected with melancholy; gloomy

adj

Question 5

wallow

Answer 5

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v

Question 6

pragmatic

Answer 6

of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations

adj

Question 7

presumptuous

Answer 7

unwarranted or impertinently bold

adj

Question 8

proverbial

Answer 8

having become an object of common mention or reference

adj

Question 9

oblivion

Answer 9

The state of being completely forgotten or unknown

n

Question 10

empathy

Answer 10

psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings thoughts or attitudes of another

n

Question 11

animosity

Answer 11

feelings of strong dislike

n

Question 12

surly

Answer 12

churlishly rude

adj

Question 13

rueful

Answer 13

causing sorrow or pity

adj

Question 14

deliberate

Answer 14

purposely

adj

Question 15

ruminate

Answer 15

to ponder, meditate or muse

v

Question 16

contemptuous

Answer 16

showing or expressing distain; scornful

adj

Question 17

furtive

Answer 17

secretive because of guilt

adj

Question 18

morosely

Answer 18

sullen and ill tempered

adj

Question 19

benevolence

Answer 19

well-meaning and kindly

adj

Question 20

profoundly

Answer 20

having deep insight and understanding

adv

Question 21

gingerly

Answer 21

careful or cautious manner

adv

Question 22

succulent

Answer 22

tender, juicy, or tasty

adj

Question 23

morbidly

Answer 23

appealing to an abnormal or unhealthy interest in death and or disease

adv

Question 24

surreal

Answer 24

bizarre mix of fact and fantasy

adj

Question 25

epiphany

Answer 25

moment of sudden revelation or insight

n

Question 26

nonchalantly

Answer 26

unexcited, indifferent, unconcerned

adj