Heart of Darkness Ch. 2

Question 1

Altruistic (adj)

Answer 1

unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

Question 2

Evanescent (adj)

Answer 2

soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing, fleeting

Question 3

Fortitude (n)

Answer 3

courage or strength in pain or adversity

Question 4

Fusillade (n)

Answer 4

a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession (could also be of something like emotions)

Question 5

Harlequin (n)

Answer 5

a mute character in traditional pantomime, typically masked and dressed in a diamond-patterned costume

Question 6

Imbecility (n)

Answer 6

the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish

Question 7

Impalpable (adj)

Answer 7

unable to be felt by touch, intangible

Question 8

Implacable (adj)

Answer 8

having strong feelings that are impossible to change or, impossible to appease, can’t be calmed or made happy

Question 9

Incontinently (adv)

Answer 9

without delay or restraint, immediately, no moderation

Question 10

Inscrutable (adj)

Answer 10

impossible to understand or interpret, can’t be figured out

Question 11

Intrepidity (n)

Answer 11

the fact or quality of being fearless and courageous

Question 12

Peroration (n)

Answer 12

the concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience