Hound of the Baskervilles Vocabulary (ch. 1-5)

Question 0

Piqued

Answer 0

To affect with sharp irritation and resentment, especially by some wound to pride

Question 1

Ferrule

Answer 1

A ring or cap, usually of metal, put around the end of a post, cane, or the like, to prevent splitting

Question 2

Fallacies

Answer 2

A deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief, etc.

Question 3

Astutely

Answer 3

Of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious

Question 4

Benevolence

Answer 4

Desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness

Question 5

Slovenly

Answer 5

Untidy or unclean in appearance or habits

Question 6

Asperity

Answer 6

Harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner; severity; acrimony

Question 7

Scion

Answer 7

A descendant

Question 8

Prosaic

Answer 8

Commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative

Question 9

Chimerical

Answer 9

Unreal; imaginary; visionary

Question 10

Corroborated

Answer 10

To make more certain; confirm

Question 11

Diabolical

Answer 11

Having the qualities of a devil; devilish; fiendish

Question 12

Acrid

Answer 12

Sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.

Question 13

Cajoled

Answer 13

To persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax

Question 14

Bourgeois

Answer 14

A member of the middle class

Question 15

Malevolent

Answer 15

Wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will

Question 16

Sauntering

Answer 16

To walk with a leisurely gait; stroll

Question 17

Sovereign

Answer 17

A person who has supreme power or authority

Question 18

Imprudent

Answer 18

Lacking discretion; incautious; rash

Question 19

Audacious

Answer 19

Extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless