Eng Lit Vocab

Question 1

Harrowing

Answer 1

Extremely distressing, disturbing or emotional traumatic

Question 2

Solecism

Answer 2

A socially awkward/tactless act

Question 3

Misanthrope

Answer 3

A person who hates/distrusts humankind

Question 4

Emollient

Answer 4

soothing

Question 5

Torte

Answer 5

rich cake usually filled with cream, nuts, and fruits

Question 6

Fastidious

Answer 6

Very attentive to and concerned for accuracy and details

Question 7

Prosaic

Answer 7

Plain, lacking liveliness

Question 8

Impertinent

Answer 8

Rude,insolent

Question 9

Preponderance

Answer 9

Superiority in importance or quantity

Question 10

Sardonic

Answer 10

Cynical, scornfully mocking

Question 11

Fortuitous

Answer 11

Happening by chance, often lucky or fortunate

Question 12

Egregious

Answer 12

Extremely bad

Question 13

Obscure

Answer 13

unclear, partially hidden

Question 14

Illicit

Answer 14

Forbidden, not permitted

Question 15

Obtuse

Answer 15

Lacking quickness or sensibility or intellect

Question 16

Replete

Answer 16

full, abundant

Question 17

Subjugate

Answer 17

to bring under control, subdue

Question 18

Impecunious

Answer 18

Poor

Question 19

Imperious

Answer 19

Commanding, domineering

Question 20

Cursory

Answer 20

Brief to the point of being superficial

Question 21

Tirade

Answer 21

Long speech marked by harsh or bitting language