IB Lang/Lit Chronicle of a Death Foretold Vocab 1/28/25

Question 1

Penury

Answer 1

Extreme poverty or destitution; a state of being extremely poor or lacking resources

Question 2

Conjecture

Answer 2

An opinion or conclusion based on incomplete information or guesswork; a speculative statement

Question 3

Languid

Answer 3

Lacking energy, vitality, or enthusiasm; slow, relaxed, or weak

Question 4

Fib

Answer 4

A small or harmless lie; an untruth or false statement, usually told to avoid punishment or to spare someone’s feelings

Question 5

Capons

Answer 5

Neutered roosters or male chickens, often fattened for meat production

Question 6

Augury

Answer 6

The practice of interpreting omens or signs to predict the future; divination

Question 7

Apostolic

Answer 7

Relating to the apostles or their teachings; having authority or characteristics associated with the apostles

Question 8

Baptistery

Answer 8

A part of a church or separate building used for the sacrament of baptism; a basin or pool for baptizing

Question 9

Pontifical

Answer 9

Relating to a pope or the papacy; a characteristic of or befitting a high-ranking bishop or clergy member

Question 10

Furtive

Answer 10

Characterized by stealth or secrecy; done in a quiet, secretive, or sneaky manner

Question 11

Jubilation

Answer 11

A feeling of great joy, triumph, or celebration; expressing or demonstrating joyous excitement

Question 12

Providential

Answer 12

Occurring through divine intervention or as if by divine guidance; fortunate or lucky in a seemingly miraculous way

Question 13

Insomniac

Answer 13

A person who suffers from chronic inability to sleep; someone who experiences difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

Question 14

Ominous

Answer 14

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; foreboding or threatening

Question 15

Falconry

Answer 15

The sport of hunting with trained birds of prey, such as falcons or hawks

Question 16

Revels

Answer 16

Lively and noisy festivities or celebrations; engaging in boisterous or joyful activities

Question 17

Disembowel

Answer 17

To remove the internal organs, specifically the entrails or intestines, from a body or carcass

Question 18

Tame

Answer 18

Domesticated or trained to live with and be controlled by humans; lacing wildness or fierceness

Question 19

Bazaar

Answer 19

A marketplace or a street lined with shops where goods are sold, especially in Middle Eastern or South Asian countries

Question 20

Retinue

Answer 20

A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person; an entourage