ED Unit 3 Short Story Vocab

Question 1

crat, cracy

Answer 1

rule, strength, power

Question 2

Consequence

Answer 2

Resulting from or having important effects
SYN: result
ANT: Insignificant

Question 3

Indescribable

Answer 3

Too unusual or extreme to be adequately described.
SYN: Inexpressible
ANT: Describable

Question 4

Profusely

Answer 4

In an abundant manner
SYN: Abundantly
ANT: Sparingly

Question 5

Boisterous

Answer 5

Noisy & energetic
SYN: Rowdy
ANT: Quiet

Question 6

Murmur

Answer 6

A soft, low sound of conversation.
SYN: Whisper ANT: Shout

Question 7

Ritual

Answer 7

A set of prescribed actions performed in a customary way.
SYN: Ceremony
ANT: Disorder

Question 8

Apprehension

Answer 8

A feeling of anxiety or fear about something that may happen.
SYN: Anxiety
ANT: Confidence

Question 9

Stir

Answer 9

A movement or activity that causes excitement or interest.
SYN: Excitement
ANT: Calm

Question 10

cred

Answer 10

to believe

Question 11

Instinct

Answer 11

An innate, fixed pattern of behavior
SYN: Intuition
ANT: Reason

Question 12

Blissful

Answer 12

Extremely happy
SYN: Joyful
ANT: Miserable

Question 13

Dismayed

Answer 13

Feeling alarm or disappointment.
SYN: Distressed
ANT: Composed

Question 14

Punctual

Answer 14

At the agreed or proper time
SYN: Prompt
ANT: Late

Question 15

Endurance

Answer 15

The ability to withstand hardship or stress over a prolonged period.
SYN: Stamina
ANT: Weakness

Question 16

Dignity

Answer 16

The state or quality of being worthy of honor and respect.
SYN: Grace
ANT: Humiliation

Question 17

Rapidly

Answer 17

Happening in a short amount of time
SYN: Swiftly
ANT: Slowly

Question 18

Despair

Answer 18

A complete loss of hope.
SYN: Despondency
ANT: Hope

Question 19

mot, mob

Answer 19

to move

Question 20

Permit

Answer 20

To allow something to happen
SYN: Allow
ANT: Prohibit

Question 21

Frail

Answer 21

Weak or delicate in form
SYN: Fragile
ANT: Sturdy

Question 22

Latch

Answer 22

To fasten or secure
SYN: Securing
ANT: Releasing

Question 23

Dash

Answer 23

To make a sudden, rapid movement.
SYN: Sprint
ANT: Walk

Question 23

Snatch

Answer 23

To quickly seize or grab something suddenly.
SYN: Grab
ANT: Release

Question 24

Barren

Answer 24

Empty,lacking in something
SYN: Desolate
ANT: Fertile

Question 25

Congealed

Answer 25

Solidified; thickened.
SYN: Coagulated
ANT: Liquefied

Question 25

Placid

Answer 25

Calm and peaceful not disturbed.
SYN: Tranquil
ANT: Agitated