Magican's Nephew List 1 Vocabulary 2.5 (Ch 1-2)

Question 1

Adept

Answer 1

Very skilled or accomplished

Question 2

Apparently

Answer 2

Readily seen; visible; obviously

Question 3

Asylum

Answer 3

a) Institution for the mentally ill;
b) Protection and immunity from extradition granted by a government to a political refugee from another country
c) A place offering protection and safety; a shelter. Protection or shelter; refuge

Question 4

Impertinent

Answer 4

Exceeding the limits of propriety or goodmanners; improperly forward or bold also rude

Question 5

Indignant

Answer 5

Anger aroused by something perceived as unjust, unworthy

Question 6

Obstinate

Answer 6

Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; obdurate

Question 7

Preposterous

Answer 7

Utterly ridiculous; Contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd

Question 8

Procure

Answer 8

To get by special effort; obtain or acquire

Question 9

Reflection

Answer 9

a) show back an image
b) representation
c) methodical consideration

Question 10

Sagacious

Answer 10

Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgement, and farsightedness

Question 11

Sage

Answer 11

Wise men; One venerated for experience, judgement, and wisdom

Question 12

Vengenance

Answer 12

Infliction of punishment in returner a wrong committed; retribution

Question 13

Bubbling

Answer 13

crying

Question 14

Mad

Answer 14

Crazy

Question 15

Coiner

Answer 15

Someone who makes fake coins

Question 16

Humour/humor

Answer 16

Go along with (in this context)

Question 17

Buffer

Answer 17

Foolish old man

Question 18

Dingy

Answer 18

Gloomy and dull

Question 19

Bonnet

Answer 19

19th-century woman’s hat

Question 20

Bureau

Answer 20

A type of dresser/chest of drawers

Question 21

Charwoman

Answer 21

Hired housecleaner

Question 22

Harp

Answer 22

Talk persistently

Question 23

White feather

Answer 23

Symbol of cowardice

Question 24

Jaw

Answer 24

Lengthy talking