Henry David Thoreau: from "Walden" - Vocab

Question 1

deliberately

Answer 1

• adverb

- carefully weighed or considered; leisurely, unhurried

Question 2

perturbation

Answer 2

• noun

- a cause of mental disquiet; disturbance or agitation; unease

Question 3

congenial

Answer 3

• adjective

- agreeable, suitable or pleasing in nature or character

Question 4

pervaded

Answer 4

• verb

- to become spread throughout all parts of

Question 5

misgiving

Answer 5

• noun

- a feeling of doubt, distrust or hesitation

Question 6

incorrect vocab

Answer 6

• the band played brilliantly, misgiving only slightly at the very end of the third piece
• the orchestra pervaded its beautiful music through the concert hall and out into the street
• he was pervaded with the thought that his team could lose the game
• the teacher gave an angry, congenial “No” the the students’ request for a class party
• the coach told the team that they were in perturbation if they didn’t show up to practice
• jason gave a deliberately answer, which resulted in a large uproar from the class