October 10-14 Vocab Cards

Question 1

Ajar

Answer 1

(adj) partly open

Question 2

annihilate

Answer 2

(verb) to destroy completely; to leave in utter ruin

Question 3

avert

Answer 3

(verb) 2. to turn away 2. to prevent

Question 4

canine

Answer 4

(adj) of, or relating to, dogs

Question 5

citrus

Answer 5

(noun) fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits and limes

Question 6

infamous

Answer 6

(adj) having a very bad reputation; famous for something evil

Question 7

incident

Answer 7

(noun) something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, sometimes one that is a slight problem

Question 8

figment

Answer 8

(noun) something that is made up in the mind but has no connection to reality

Question 9

fruitless

Answer 9

(adj) useless; unsuccessful

Question 10

pending

Answer 10

(adj) unfinished; remaining to be decided

Question 11

poised

Answer 11

(adj) 1. balanced and ready for action 2. calm or controlled

Question 12

prior

Answer 12

(adj) earlier, former

Question 13

radiant

Answer 13

(adj) shining, bright; giving off light or energy

Question 14

saga

Answer 14

(adj) a story of heroic exploits; a long detailed account

Question 15

uncertainty

Answer 15

(noun) doubt; the state of being unsure