Definition-Word Ch.1-5 Vocab

Question 1

hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.

Answer 1

Balked (Verb)

Question 2

the action of talking long-windedly without making sense very much.

Answer 2

Blathering (Noun)

Question 3

talk at length, especially in an inflated or empty way.

Answer 3

Bloviating (Verb):

Question 4

(of a person’s hair) styled so as to puff out in a rounded shape.

Answer 4

Bouffant (Adjective)

Question 5

(of hair or fur) stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear.

Answer 5

Bristled (Verb)

Question 6

a confusing and difficult problem or question.

Answer 6

Conundrum (Noun)

Question 7

a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.

Answer 7

Disposition (Noun)

Question 8

Relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.

Answer 8

Dour (Adjective)

Question 9

arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Answer 9

Haughty (Adjective)

Question 10

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Answer 10

Indignation (Noun):

Question 11

rise or cause to rise and hover in the air, especially by means of supernatural or magical power.

Answer 11

Levitating (Verb)

Question 12

Extremely unpleased

Answer 12

Odious (Adjective)

Question 13

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

Answer 13

Propensity (Noun)

Question 14

attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

Answer 14

Quaint (Adjective)

Question 15

happening a lot or becoming worse, usually in a way that is out of control

Answer 15

Rampant (Adjective)

Question 16

give official permission or approval for (an action)

Answer 16

Sanctioned (Verb)

Question 17

Lack of sight

Answer 17

Sightlessly (Adverb)

Question 18

in a tempting and attractive manner; enticingly.

Answer 18

Seductively (Adverb)

Question 19

boring and tiring, esp. because long or often repeated

Answer 19

Tedious (Adjective)

Question 20

Uncertain

Answer 20

Tentative: (Adjective)