Lesson Eight Vocab

Question 1

To leave something in a will to another

Answer 1

Bequeath

Syn: endow

Question 2

Disrespectful and impious of God or sacred things

Answer 2

Blasphemous

Syn: irrelevant, profane
Ant: pious

Question 3

Intensity of emotion, passion

Answer 3

Fervor

Syn: ardor
Ant: apathy

Question 4

A young, inexperienced person; a young bird just ready to fly

Answer 4

Fledgling

Syn: novice
Ant: veteran

Question 5

Miserable, deserted, forsaken, abandoned; in pitiful condition

Answer 5

Forlorn

Question 6

Of or dealing with magic or the supernatural; mysterious

Answer 6

Occult

Question 7

Stingy; tight with money; miserly

Answer 7

Parsimonious

Syn: frugal, penurious
Ant: generous, munificent

Question 8

A strong supporter of a cause

Syn: supporter, follower
Ant: impartial, non-partisan

Answer 8

Partisan

Question 9

Peaceful and untroubled; calm

Answer 9

Serene

Syn: tranquil
Ant: disturbed, distraught, anxious

Question 10

Impressive; serious; grave; observed or done according to ritual or tradition

Answer 10

Solemn

Syn: somber
Ant: jovial, frivolous