literary terms

Question 1

Edifice

Answer 1

a building, especially large

Question 2

Congenial

Answer 2

Pleasant, friendly, or agreeable in nature;

Question 3

Augured

Answer 3

indicate or predict the future

Question 4

Ensue

Answer 4

To follow as a consequence or result after an event.

Question 5

Evanescent

Answer 5

Quickly fading or disappearing; transient.

Question 6

Serene

Answer 6

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Question 7

Deportment

Answer 7

behave in a certain manner

Question 8

Ignominy

Answer 8

Public shame or disgrace; dishonor or humiliation.

Question 9

Mien

Answer 9

A person’s appearance or manner, especially as it reflects their character or mood. (constant)

Question 10

Disdainful

Answer 10

Showing contempt or lack of respect; scornful.

Question 11

Immaterial

Answer 11

Not important or relevant; insignificant.

Question 12

Phantasmagoric

Answer 12

Having a dreamlike, surreal, or shifting quality, as in a series of illusions or rapidly changing scenes.

Question 13

Remonstrance

Answer 13

argue, complain, or criticize

Question 14

Garb

Answer 14

Clothing or attire, often referring to a specific style or type.

Question 15

Abate

Answer 15

to become less in amount or intensity

Question 16

Convulsive

Answer 16

Characterized by sudden, violent movements.

Question 17

Sojourn

Answer 17

A temporary stay or visit.

Question 18

Iniquity

Answer 18

immorality; or an immoral act

Question 19

Sagacity

Answer 19

The quality of being wise or having good judgment.

Question 20

Obstinacy

Answer 20

Stubbornness; refusal to change one’s opinion.

Question 21

Transgress

Answer 21

To violate a law or moral code.

Question 22

Lurid

Answer 22

Causing shock or horror; sensational.

Question 23

Intimated

Answer 23

Implied or hinted at indirectly.

Question 24

Efficacy

Answer 24

effectiveness (the ability to produce a desired result)

Question 25

Feigned

Answer 25

pretended – usually pretending to feel something

Question 26

Wrench

Answer 26

To twist or pull with a violent motion.