Death of a Salesman

Question 1

Idealist (n)

Answer 1

a visionary or impractical person; a romantic

Question 2

Simonizing (v)

Answer 2

to shine or polish to a high sheen, especially with wax

Question 3

Incipient (adj)

Answer 3

beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage

Question 4

Anemic (adj)

Answer 4

lacking power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness; listless; weak

Question 5

Adonises (plural n)

Answer 5

Classical Mythology. a youth slain by a wild boar but permitted by Zeus to pass four months every year in the lower world with Persephone, four with Aphrodite, and four wherever he chose; a very handsome young man.

Question 6

Trepidation (n)

Answer 6

tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation

Question 7

Ignoramus (n)

Answer 7

an extremely ignorant person

Question 8

Surly (adj)

Answer 8

churlishly rude or bad-tempered; unfriendly or hostile

Question 9

Indignantly (adv)

Answer 9

strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base

Question 10

Philandering (v)

Answer 10

to make love with a woman one cannot or will not marry; carry on flirtations.

Question 11

Remiss (adj)

Answer 11

negligent, careless, or slow in performing one’s duty, business, etc.

Question 12

Caliber (n)

Answer 12

degree of capacity or competence; ability

Question 13

Solidified (v)

Answer 13

to unite firmly or consolidate

Question 14

Saccharine (adj)

Answer 14

exaggeratedly sweet or sentimental; sweet like sugar

Question 15

Valise (n)

Answer 15

a small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand, used to hold clothing, toilet articles, etc.; suitcase; traveling bag

Question 16

Proposition (n)

Answer 16

the act of offering or suggesting something to be considered, accepted, adopted, or done

Question 17

Incredulously (adv)

Answer 17

disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical; indicating or showing unbelief

Question 18

Carte blanche (n)

Answer 18

unconditional authority; full discretionary power

Question 19

Candidly (adv)

Answer 19

frankly; outspoken; openly and sincerely

Question 20

Sotto voce (n)

Answer 20

in a low, soft voice so as not to be overheard

Question 21

Raucous (adj)

Answer 21

rowdy; disorderly

Question 22

Archly (adv)

Answer 22

playfully mischievous; roguishly

Question 23

Invalid (n)

Answer 23

an infirm or sickly person

Question 24

Implacably (adv)

Answer 24

not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; inexorable

Question 25

Comradeship (n)

Answer 25

a person who shares in one’s activities, occupation, etc.; companion, associate, or friend

Question 26

Ruddiness (adj)

Answer 26

of or having a fresh, healthy red color

Question 27

Seething (v)

Answer 27

to be in a state of agitation or excitement

Question 28

Contemptuous (adj)

Answer 28

showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful

Question 29

Elegiacally (adv)

Answer 29

sorrowfully or lamentingly

Question 30

Dast (v)

Answer 30

to have the boldness to try; venture