Oftm Ch 25-35

Question 1

Agony

Answer 1

Extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering.

Question 2

abyss

Answer 2

a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity.

Question 3

retreating

Answer 3

the act of withdrawing, as into safety or privacy.

Question 4

crisis

Answer 4

a dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in a persons life.

Question 5

authorities

Answer 5

persons having the legal power to make and enforce the law.

Question 6

intimidating

Answer 6

to force into or deter from some action by inducing fear.

Question 7

routinely

Answer 7

a customary or regular course of procedure.

Question 8

phenomenal

Answer 8

highly extraordinary, exceptional.

Question 9

gullible

Answer 9

easily deceived or cheated.

Question 10

locusts

Answer 10

any of several grasshoppers of the family acridities, having short antennae and commonly migrating in swarms that strip the vegetation from large areas.

Question 11

loathing

Answer 11

strong dislike or disgust; intense aversion.

Question 12

deadpan

Answer 12

displaying no emotional or personal involvement.

Question 13

delirious

Answer 13

wild with excitement, enthusiasm.

Question 14

invincible

Answer 14

incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued

Question 15

sputters

Answer 15

to make explosive popping or sizzling sounds.