english vocab test 4/16

Question 1

What is the definition of winced

Answer 1

to shrink when in pain: flinch

Question 2

What is the definition of incredulous

Answer 2

unwilling or unable to believe something

Question 3

What is the definition of Aloofness

Answer 3

a state of being distant, remote, or withdrawn

Question 4

What is the definition of ornery

Answer 4

Bad-tempered and combative

Question 5

What is the definition of dumbfounded

Answer 5

greatly astonished or amazed

Question 6

What is the definition of imploringly

Answer 6

in a very sincere, emotional, and determined way that shows you want to and whatnot to do something

Question 7

What is the definition of quavering

Answer 7

shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion

Question 8

What is the definition of indigent

Answer 8

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

Question 9

What is the definition of faltered

Answer 9

start to lose strength or momentum

Question 10

What is the definition of doggedly

Answer 10

In a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence

Question 11

What is the definition of grimacing

Answer 11

to make an expression of pain, strong dislike

Question 12

What is the definition of leery

Answer 12

cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

Question 13

What is the definition of contempt

Answer 13

The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving sof corn

Question 14

What is the definition of acquitted

Answer 14

free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.