ELA Vocab Study Guide 1st Quarter

Question 1

Rogue

Answer 1

Adjective

Dangerous or uncontrollable

Question 2

Maneuver

Answer 2

Verb

To manage into or out of position; manipulate

Question 3

Derelict

Answer 3

Noun

Something voluntarily abandoned

Question 4

Inevitable

Answer 4

Adjective

Sure to happen

Question 5

Debris

Answer 5

Noun

The pieces of something that is broken down or destroyed

Question 6

Vague

Answer 6

Adjective

Not clearly understood or sensed

Question 7

Tentatively

Answer 7

Adverb

With caution or hesitation

Question 8

Fruitless

Answer 8

Adjective

Unsuccessful

Question 9

Conventional

Answer 9

Adjective

Usual; traditional

Question 10

Imapasse

Answer 10

Noun

A situation in which no progress has been made; a deadlock

Question 11

Cohort

Answer 11

Noun

A companion or associate

Question 12

Puny

Answer 12

Adjective

Weak and small

Question 13

Hustle

Answer 13

Verb

To gain by the energetic effort

Question 14

Brandish

Answer 14

Verb

To wave something around in an aggressive or showy way

Question 15

Menacingly

Answer 15

Adverb

Done in a threatening way (hints to danger or evil)

Question 16

Shroud

Answer 16

Verb

To cover or hide something

Question 17

Valiant

Answer 17

Adjective

Courageous, boldly, brave, heroic

Question 18

Vile

Answer 18

Adjective

Very bad, evil, or unpleasant

Question 19

Cathartic

Answer 19

Adjective

Describing an experience that allows you to release a flood or feelings

Question 20

Vanquish

Answer 20

Verb

To completely overpower or conquer