Final Vocab

Question 1

menagerie

Answer 1

a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition.

Question 2

semblance

Answer 2

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

Question 3

licentious

Answer 3

promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.

Question 4

delirium

Answer 4

a serious change in mental abilities. It results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of someone’s surroundings.

Question 5

countenance

Answer 5

a person’s face or facial expression
Support
admit as acceptable or possible.

Question 6

propitious

Answer 6

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

Question 7

slumbrous

Answer 7

Sleepy drousy

Question 8

chimera

Answer 8

female monster with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a serpent’s tail.

a thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve.

Question 9

amiable

Answer 9

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

Question 10

procure

Answer 10

obtain (something), especially with care or effort.

Persuade

Question 11

syzygy

Answer 11

a conjunction or opposition, especially of the moon with the sun.

Question 12

demure

Answer 12

reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).

Question 13

ennui

Answer 13

a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

Question 14

sibilant

Answer 14

making or characterized by a hissing sound

Question 15

sublime

Answer 15

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe