Lords Vocab 5-8

Question 1

the chanting or uttering of words purporting to have magical power.

Answer 1

Incantation

Question 2

a slablike member beneath the base of a column or pier.

Answer 2

Plinth

Question 3

not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable:

Answer 3

Impervious

Question 4

passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling.

Answer 4

Discursive

Question 5

characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking:

Answer 5

Derisive

Question 6

to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife.

Answer 6

Embroiled

Question 7

causing amazement; astounding; marvelous:

Answer 7

Stupendous

Question 8

the tip, point, or vertex; summit.

Answer 8

Apex

Question 9

(of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.

Answer 9

Tremulously

Question 10

the quality or state of being incredulous; inability or unwillingness to believe.

Answer 10

Incredulity

Question 11

a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing:

Answer 11

Parody

Question 12

not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull.

Answer 12

Obtuseness

Question 13

tumultuous; turbulent:

Answer 13

Tempestuously

Question 14

dejected; dispirited; discouraged.

Answer 14

Crestfallen

Question 15

causing sorrow or pity; pitiable; deplorable

Answer 15

Ruefully

Question 16

to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.

Answer 16

Rebuke

Question 17

a natural manure composed chiefly of the excrement of sea birds, found especially on islands near the Peruvian coast.

Answer 17

Guano

Question 18

anything that covers, shrouds, or overspreads, especially with darkness or gloom.

Answer 18

Palled

Question 19

irritated; annoyed:

Answer 19

Vexed

Question 20

a person appointed to any of various positions of command, authority, or superintendence, as a chief magistrate in ancient Rome or the chief administrative official of a department of France or Italy.

Answer 20

Prefect