Edgar Allen Poe VOCAB

Question 1

Refrain

Answer 1

To hold back or avoid doing something.

Question 2

Vex

Answer 2

To annoy or bother someone.

Question 3

Vehemently

Answer 3

In a forceful or passionate manner.

Question 4

Derision

Answer 4

the act of making fun of someone.

Question 5

Dreadfully

Answer 5

In a very bad or terrible way.

Question 6

Dissimulation

Answer 6

The act of hiding one’s true feelings or intentions.

Question 7

Profound

Answer 7

Having great meaning or significance

Question 8

Suavity

Answer 8

The quality of being charming, smooth, or graceful in social situations

Question 9

Stately

Answer 9

Having a majestic appearance or manner.

Question 10

Beguiling

Answer 10

Charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way.

Question 11

Countenance

Answer 11

A person’s face or facial expression

Question 12

Ungainly

Answer 12

Awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance

Question 13

Aptly

Answer 13

In a way that is appropriate or suitable

Question 14

Undaunted

Answer 14

Not afraid or discouraged

Question 15

Pallid

Answer 15

Pale, typically because of poor health or lack of color

Question 16

Yore

Answer 16

A time long ago, especially in the past

Question 17

Absconded

Answer 17

To leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid being caught

Question 18

Leer

Answer 18

To look at someone in a sly or unpleasant way.

Question 19

Repose

Answer 19

A state of calmness or tranquility

Question 20

Promiscuously

Answer 20

Without care for organization, resulting in a random scattering

Question 21

Perceived

Answer 21

To become aware of something through the senses.

Question 22

Endeavored

Answer 22

To try very hard to do something

Question 23

Obstinate

Question 24

Clamour

Answer 24

A loud and confused noise, especially made by people shouting