English Vocab #3

Question 1

precipice

Answer 1

: a very steep or overhanging place (can be physical cliff or mental cliff)
a:
s:cliff

Question 2

auspicious

Answer 2

showing or suggesting that future success is likely; favorable

a:gloomy, discouraging, inauspicious, dismal
s:bright, encouraging, hopeful

Question 3

accosted

Answer 3

to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way

a: avoid, shun
s: speak to, confronted

Question 4

capricious

Answer 4

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
a: certain, constant, immutable
s: mercurial, fickle,

Question 5

vivacity

Answer 5

: the quality or state of being vivacious (lively temper)
a: laziness, lifeless, dull
s: liveliness, animated

Question 6

talisman

Answer 6

: an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
a: jinx, curse
s: charm, amulet

Question 7

gait

Answer 7

a manner of walking or moving on foot

a:
s: pace, walk

Question 8

transfiguration

Answer 8

a change in form or appearance
a:
s: transformation, changeover