literary terms 2

Question 1

heterogeneous

Answer 1

consisting of elements that are not of the same kind

Question 2

exemplary

Answer 2

serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

Question 3

emaciated

Answer 3

very thin – especially from disease or hunger or cold

Question 4

countenanced

Answer 4

admit as acceptable or possible.

Question 5

despondent

Answer 5

emotionally depressed – especially a feeling of grief and hopelessness after a loss

Question 6

orthodox

Answer 6

normal

Question 7

sagacity

Answer 7

wisdom

Question 8

celibacy

Answer 8

never having sexual intercourse

Question 9

proximity

Answer 9

being close

Question 10

inimical

Answer 10

harmful or unfriendly

Question 11

manifest

Answer 11

obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate

Question 12

solace

Answer 12

give comfort

Question 13

decorously

Answer 13

in a way that is polite, controlled, or socially acceptable

Question 14

mirth

Answer 14

fun and laughter

Question 15

demerits

Answer 15

a feature or fact deserving censure (dissaproval)

Question 16

imbued

Answer 16

to fill something or someone with a particular feeling, quality, or idea

Question 17

unseemly

Answer 17

not proper or appropriate

Question 18

proffering

Answer 18

to offer something

Question 19

assented

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to agree – especially with a statement or proposal to do something

Question 20

latent

Answer 20

potentially existing but not presently evident or active

Question 21

odious

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extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate

Question 22

abstruse

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difficult to understand, or not generally known

Question 23

veneration

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regard with feelings of respect and reverence

Question 24

diabolic

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evil; very bad; or cruel and clever

Question 25

divinity

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the study of religion; theology, or being divine

Question 26

pith

Answer 26

spongy white tissue lining the rind of an orange, lemon, and other citrus fruits. (or concise)

Question 27

impalpable

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unable to be felt by touch

Question 28

conjecture

Answer 28

a conclusion or opinion based on inconclusive evidence

Question 29

scurrilous

Answer 29

offensive language or behavior -- especially unjust accusations

Question 30

portent

Answer 30

a sign of something about to happen