Honors Vocabulary 7

Question 1

knell

Answer 1

n: the sound of a bell

Question 2

penchant

Answer 2

n: a definite preference or strong inclination

Question 3

temerity

Answer 3

n: a foolish disregard for danger, a recklessness

Question 4

chignon

Answer 4

n: a knot of hair worn at the back of the head, especially at the nape of the neck

Question 5

maverick

Answer 5

n: one who refuses to abide by the laws or customs of the group, a dissenter

Question 6

raucous

Answer 6

adj: harsh or rough-sounding

Question 7

pensive

Answer 7

adj: deeply thoughtful in a dreamy of yearning way

Question 8

emaciated

Answer 8

adj: skeletal; extremely thin

Question 9

imperious

Answer 9

adj: arrogant and dominantly overbearing

Question 10

formidable

Answer 10

adj: inspiring awe, fear, wonder, and/or admiration

Question 11

stealthy

Answer 11

adj: secret, intended to avoid being noticed

Question 12

adamant

Answer 12

adj: stubborn (like Mrs. Dinan)

Question 13

malevolent

Answer 13

adj: malicious, evil (like Ms. Hartlaub)

Question 14

languid

Answer 14

adj: lacking energy, weak

Question 15

expound

Answer 15

v: to explain in detail

Question 16

feign

Answer 16

v: to pretend

Question 17

fathom

Answer 17

v: to understand or comprehend the meaning of

Question 18

amble

Answer 18

v: to stroll or walk in a leisurely way

Question 19

embitter

Answer 19

v: to cause harsh or bitter feelings in