English Vocab 13-15

Question 1

Perception

Answer 1

Insight or understanding gained through observation; impression

Question 2

Prone

Answer 2

Having a tendency; inclined (to do something)

Question 3

Relentless

Answer 3

Persistent; continuous

Question 4

Congenial

Answer 4

Agreeable or pleasant in character; friendly; sociable

Question 5

Rationale

Answer 5

The underlying reasons for something; logical basis

Question 6

Flippant

Answer 6

Disrespectful and not serious enough

Question 7

Prompt

Answer 7

To urge into action; motivate

Question 8

Reprisal

Answer 8

The paying back of one injury or bad deed with another

Question 9

Impasse

Answer 9

A situation with no way out; dead end

Question 10

Rapport

Answer 10

Relationship, especially one that is close, trusting or sympathetic

Question 11

Endow

Answer 11

To provide with a talent or quality

Question 12

Disdain

Answer 12

An attitude or feeling of contempt; scorn

Question 13

Expulsion

Answer 13

The act or condition of being forced to leave

Question 14

Ominous

Answer 14

Threatening harm or evil; menacing

Question 15

Divulge

Answer 15

To reveal; make known

Question 16

Averse

Answer 16

Having a feeling of dislike or distaste for something

Question 17

Mortify

Answer 17

To humiliate or embarrass

Question 18

Detract

Answer 18

To lessen what is admirable or worthwhile about something

Question 19

Elation

Answer 19

A feeling of great joy or pride

Question 20

Nullify

Answer 20

To make legally ineffective; cancel

Question 21

Menial

Answer 21

Not requiring special skills or higher intellectual abilities

Question 22

Empathy

Answer 22

The ability to share in someone else’s feelings or thoughts

Question 23

Transcend

Answer 23

To rise or go beyond the limits of; exceed

Question 24

Commemorate

Answer 24

To honor the memory of someone or something, as with a ceremony; celebrate; observe

Question 25

Waive

Answer 25

To willingly give up (as a claim, privilege, or right); do without

Question 26

Consensus

Answer 26

An opinion held by everyone (or almost everyone) involved

Question 27

Complacent

Answer 27

Self-satisfied; feeling too much satisfaction with oneself or one's accomplishments

Question 28

Diligent

Answer 28

Steady, determined, and careful in work

Question 29

Deplete

Answer 29

To use up

Question 30

Niche

Answer 30

An activity or situation especially suited to a person

Question 31

Who loves who? (Midsummer night's dream)

Answer 31

Hermia loves Lysander, Lysander loves Hermia, Demetrius loves Hermia, Helen loves Demetrius

Question 32

What choices does Theseus give Hermia?

Answer 32

She can die by her father's hand, marry Demetrius or become a nun and be single forever

Question 33

What is the plan of Hermia and Lysander and what does Helen do about it?

Answer 33

To meet in the woods and run away together. Helen decides to tell Demetrius because she loves him that much.

Question 34

Who's the pompous (yet dumb) guy who plays Pyramus (Romeo)?

Answer 34

Nick Bottom

Question 35

Why are the actors rehearsing in the forest and what will their play be for?

Answer 35

So that no one will know that they're performing. They're auditioning for Theseus and Hippolyta's wedding.

Question 36

What are the names of the lovers?

Answer 36

Thisbe (girl) and Pyramus (guy)

Question 37

Who does Egeus (Hermia's father) prefer?

Answer 37

He prefers Lysander