Lesson 1 Vocab

Question 1

adj. believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate

Answer 1

fatalistic

Question 2

adj. dreamily thoughtful

Answer 2

pensive

Question 3

v. to force oneself into a situation uninvited

Answer 3

obtrude

Question 4

v. to deflect or evade a blow, especially in sword fighting

Answer 4

parry

Question 5

adj. uninterested; listless

Answer 5

lackadaisical

Question 6

adj. morally unrestrained

Answer 6

licentious

Question 7

v. to think deeply

Answer 7

cogitate

Question 8

adj. in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful

Answer 8

elated

Question 9

v. to happen; to take place

Answer 9

transpire

Question 10

n. a brutal, lawless person

Answer 10

ruffian

Question 11

v. to turn away feelings or affections

Answer 11

alienate

Question 12

n. shameless boldness; nerve

Answer 12

gall

Question 13

n. a coin collector

Answer 13

numismatist

Question 14

n. a scarcity; a lack

Answer 14

paucity

Question 15

n. a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation

Answer 15

epigram