Chapters 8-11 Quiz

Question 1

aberration

Answer 1

noun
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

Question 2

accosted

Answer 2

verb
approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively

Question 3

procure

Answer 3

verb
obtain (something), especially with care or effort

Question 4

morphodite

Answer 4

noun
Morphodite is a slang term for
hermaphrodite; a person born with both male and female genitalia.

Question 5

quelled

Answer 5

verb
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force

Question 6

analogous

Answer 6

adjective
comparable in certain respects, typically in
a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared

Question 7

relativity

Answer 7

noun
a: the quality or state of being relative
b: something that is relative

Question 8

provocation

Answer 8

noun
action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately

Question 9

guilelessness

Answer 9

adjective
innocent, naive

Question 10

invective

Answer 10

noun
insulting, abusive, or highly critical language

Question 11

gallantly

Answer 11

adverb
in a brave or heroic manner

Question 12

innate

Answer 12

adjective
inborn; natural

Question 13

feeble

Answer 13

adjective
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age
or illness

Question 14

rudiments

Answer 14

noun
the first principles of (a subject)

Question 15

Providence

Answer 15

noun
the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power

Question 16

Jew’s Harp

Answer 16

noun
a small, simple musical instrument consisting of a lyre shaped metal frame containing a metal tongue, which is plucked while the frame is held in the teeth, the
vibrations causing twanging tones.

Question 17

alist

Answer 17

adjective
inclined to one side

Question 18

passé

Answer 18

adjective
no longer fashionable; out of date

Question 19

wrathful

Answer 19

adjective
full of or characterized by intense anger

Question 20

ruthless

Answer 20

adjective
having or showing no pity or compassion for others

Question 21

apopletic

Answer 21

adjective
overcome with anger; extremely indignant

Question 22

degeneration

Answer 22

noun
the state or process of being or becoming degenerate;
decline or deterioration

Question 23

umbrage

Answer 23

noun
offense or annoyance

Question 24

rectitude

Answer 24

noun
morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness

Question 25

interdict

Answer 25

noun
an authoritative prohibition

Question 26

palliation

Answer 26

noun
a medicine or form of medical care that relieves symptoms without dealing with the cause of the condition