"Every Falling Star" Ch. 1-8

Question 1

1. Propagangda

Answer 1

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Question 2

2. Dissemination

Answer 2

The act of spreading something, especially information, widely.

Question 3

3. Azure

Answer 3

A bright blue color resembling the sky on a clear day.

Question 4

4. Imperialists

Answer 4

Those who support or advocate for the extension of a country’s power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

Question 5

5. Joseon

Answer 5

The last dynasty of Korea (1392–1910). Many Koreans still refer to the territory as such.

Question 6

6. Abeoji

Answer 6

Korean term for father.

Question 7

7. Aemoni

Answer 7

Korean term for mother

Question 8

8. Goading

Answer 8

Prodding or urging someone to do something, often in a teasing or annoying way.

Question 9

9. Omens

Answer 9

Events or signs that are believed to foretell the future, often considered to be either good or bad.

Question 10

10. Pram

Answer 10

a small carriage or stroller.

Question 11

11. Fitful

Answer 11

Not steady; irregular.

Question 12

12. Varnished

Answer 12

Covered with a glossy coating for protection or decoration.

Question 13

13. Condemn

Answer 13

To express strong disapproval of; to denounce.

Question 14

14. Trudge

Answer 14

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Question 15

15. Dismay

Answer 15

A feeling of disappointment, concern, or distress caused by something unexpected.

Question 16

16. Sinister

Answer 16

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Question 17

17. Treason

Answer 17

The crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government.

Question 18

18. Shorn

Answer 18

Having had the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers.

Question 19

19. Splutter

Answer 19

To speak rapidly or incoherently, typically as a result of being flustered or excited.

Question 20

20. Thrush

Answer 20

A common type of infection that affects warm, moist areas of the body.

Question 21

21. Starlings

Answer 21

noisy songbirds

Question 22

22. Wistful

Answer 22

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing; pensive

Question 23

23. Aghast

Answer 23

Filled with horror or shock.

Question 24

24. Scoff

Answer 24

To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

Question 25

25. Evasive

Answer 25

tending to seek to avoid trouble or difficulties