Dracula Vocab Chapters 3-6

Question 0

The ability to make good judgements and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Answer 0

Acumen

Question 1

(Of a fact or circumstance) be a powerful or conclusive factor in preventing.

Answer 1

Militate

Question 2

Lack of physical or mental energy; listlessness.

A dreamy, lazy mood or quality.

Oppressive quiet or stillness.

Answer 2

Languorous

Question 3

Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.

Answer 3

Ribald

Question 4

Flirtatious behavior or manner.

Answer 4

Coquetry

Question 5

With pleasure; gladly.

Answer 5

Fain

Question 6

If something is _________ it arouses sympathy and concern.

Answer 6

Piteous

Question 7

In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.

Answer 7

Nebulous

Question 8

Showing great care and perseverance; carefully.

Answer 8

Assiduously

Question 9

Unable to be upset or excited; calm.

Answer 9

Imperturbable

Question 10

Optimistic or positive especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

(In medieval science and medicine) of or having the constitution associated with the predominance of blood among the bodily humors, supposedly marked by a ruddy complexion and an optimistic disposition.

Answer 10

Sanguine

Question 11

Express strong disapproval or disagreement.

Answer 11

Expostulate

Question 12

Accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Answer 12

Acquiesced

Question 13

Eject (often food) from the throat or mouth.

Answer 13

Disgorged

Question 14

The practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research. (Used only by people who are opposed to such work.)

Answer 14

Vivisection