Chapters 8 and 9 Vocab

Question 1

suitor

Answer 1

is an old fashioned word for a man who wants to marry a particular woman.

Question 2

dash

Answer 2

To throw something in a violent way (usually breaks).

Question 3

specious

Answer 3

Seems to be true or correct but is actually false. eg: an argument in a debate

Question 4

ailing

Answer 4

If someone’s health is decreasing

Question 5

file

Answer 5

If people walk in a line, one behind the other

Question 6

leprosy

Answer 6

Is a contagious skin disease

Question 7

sucker

Answer 7

a young plant that grows from another plant’s roots or stem.

Question 8

pieces

Answer 8

If you fall to pieces, you are really upset that you cannot bhave normally.

Question 9

valour

Answer 9

to be brave, especially at war

Question 10

listless

Answer 10

if someone has no more energy and are unwilling to do any effort.

Question 11

snuff

Answer 11

powedered tabaco that people used to sniif

Question 12

thatch

Answer 12

a roof you cover with dried plants, straws, leaves etc..

Question 13

diviner

Answer 13

someone who claims to be able to see in the future using special powers.

Question 14

clinch.

Answer 14

to achieve or manage to win a deal, a victory or a matter by doing one final offer.

Question 15

threshold

Answer 15

a line at the base of door thart sepreates the outside from the insidee.

Question 16

amiss

Question 17

taboo

Question 18

jest

Question 19

rouse

Answer 19

formal word to say to wake up