Maroo Vocab Test 1 - 5

Question 1

Timid

Answer 1

Showing lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened; shy

Question 2

Furtively

Answer 2

In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively

Question 3

Recess

Answer 3

A small space created by part of a wall further back from the rest

Question 4

Plaits

Answer 4

A single length of hair of other flexible material

Question 5

Niche

Answer 5

A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment

Question 6

Sinews

Answer 6

A piece of tough fibrous tissue,

Question 7

Feigned

Answer 7

Simulated or pretended

Question 8

Lolling

Answer 8

Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy relaxed way

Question 9

Tawny

Answer 9

Of an orange-brown or yellowish-brown color

Question 10

Flaying

Answer 10

A method of slow and painful execution

Question 11

Gorge

Answer 11

A narrow valley between hills or mountains

Question 12

Willows

Answer 12

A tree or shrub

Question 13

Rivulets

Answer 13

A very small stream

Question 14

Birch

Answer 14

A slender fast growing tree

Question 15

Submissive

Answer 15

Ready to conform to the authority or will of others

Question 16

Clamor

Answer 16

A strongly expressed protest or demand from a large number of people

Question 17

Weaned

Answer 17

Having food other than its mother’s milk

Question 18

Jubilant

Answer 18

Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

Question 19

Dilated

Answer 19

Make or become wider

Question 20

Sulkily

Answer 20

In a bad mood

Question 21

Lichen

Answer 21

A plant like organism

Question 22

Crevice

Answer 22

A narrow opening in a rock or wall

Question 23

Frail

Answer 23

Weak and delicate