English 11 - unit 10

Question 1

reminiscent

Answer 1

adj. characterized by
recall of the past

Question 2

conspicuous

Answer 2

adj. readily visible,
easily noticeable

Question 3

tempered

Answer 3

adj. adjusted

Question 4

mien

Answer 4

n. way of looking,
appearance

Question 5

taciturnity

Answer 5

n. silence, dislike of
much conversation

Question 6

negation

Answer 6

n. lack or opposite of
some positive traits

Question 7

chafe

Answer 7

v. to irritate or annoy

Question 8

ebb

Answer 8

n. low point

Question 9

beleaguer

Answer 9

v. to attack, surround
or beset, as with
military forces

Question 10

wan

Answer 10

adj. weak, pale

Question 11

innocuous

Answer 11

adj. harmless

Question 12

reticent

Answer 12

adj. holding back;
reserved, reluctant or
restrained

Question 13

insurmountable

Answer 13

adj. impossible to
overcome;
unbeatable

Question 14

incarnation

Answer 14

n. example in human
form of a quality or
characteristic

Question 15

inflection

Answer 15

n. change in tone or
pitch of the voice

Question 16

poignant

Answer 16

adj. sadly affecting or
emotionally moving

Question 17

apparition

Answer 17

n. ghost, specter or
phantom

Question 18

writhe

Answer 18

v. twist and turn

Question 19

outcropping

Answer 19

n. exposed rock

Question 20

consolatory

Answer 20

adj. comforting,
consoling