ela study guide

Question 1

laconic

Answer 1

(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.

Question 2

virtuoso

Answer 2

a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.

Question 3

haughty

Answer 3

arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Question 4

quota

Answer 4

a proportional part or share

Question 5

cower

Answer 5

crouch down in fear.

Question 6

contorted

Answer 6

twisted or bent out of the normal shape.

Question 7

aptitude

Answer 7

a natural ability to do something.

Question 7

vacillate

Answer 7

alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.

Question 8

Jovial

Answer 8

cheerful and friendly.

Question 9

renegade

Answer 9

a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.

Question 10

bamboozle

Answer 10

to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like

Question 11

brandish

Answer 11

wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.

Question 12

repose

Answer 12

a state of resting after exertion or strain

Question 13

make more noticeable or prominent.

Answer 13

accentuate

Question 14

a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

Answer 14

maneuver

Question 15

self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.

Answer 15

aplomb

Question 16

interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.

Answer 16

symbiosis

Question 17

tumult

Answer 17

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

Question 18

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.

Answer 18

decorum

Question 19

concoction

Answer 19

a mixture of various ingredients or elements.

Question 20

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

Answer 20

quandry

Question 21

formidibale

Answer 21

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Question 22

a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one’s way; a maze.

Answer 22

labyrinth

Question 23

not showing proper respect; rude.

Answer 23

impertinent