Lesson 14 Vocab

Question 1

Atrophy

Answer 1

To waste away from lack of use; to shrivel

Question 2

Gossamer

Answer 2

Light, thin, filmy; gauze-like

Question 3

Enmity

Answer 3

Hostility; feeling of dislike;antagonism

Question 4

Saunter

Answer 4

To walk idly: to stroll

Question 5

Reverent

Answer 5

Showing feelings of respect for things holy or respectable

Question 6

Wallow

Answer 6

to flounder; to move heavily; to roll about

Question 7

Insinuation

Answer 7

Something hinted or suggested

Question 8

Veer

Answer 8

To change direction or course; to shift; to detour

Question 9

Implore

Answer 9

To ask; to beg ; to beseech

Question 10

Gesticulate

Answer 10

To make use of gestures to help explain one’s speech

Question 11

Fumigate

Answer 11

To disinfect with fumes

Question 12

Grotesque

Answer 12

Distorted;fantastic: ridiculous in appearance

Question 13

Clamber

Answer 13

To climb with difficulty ; to move clumsily

Question 14

Specious

Answer 14

Appearing to be good,but no so; unsound; faulty

Question 15

Swath

Answer 15

A strip of mowed or cut grass