OMAM Ch. 1 &2 vocab + Q's

Question 1

Pantomime

Answer 1

ment Noun – A dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, which performers express through gestures accompanied by music.

Question 2

Pantomime example

Answer 2

I saw a pantomime preformed at the fair this weekend.

Question 3

Brusque

Answer 3

adjective – Abrupt or offhand in spedech or manner.

Question 4

brusque example

Answer 4

The night shift doctors in the ER are brusque and busy.

Question 5

dejected

Answer 5

adjective – sad or depressed; dispirited.

Question 6

dejected example

Answer 6

He looked dejected after seeing his test score.

Question 7

Imperious

Answer 7

adjective – assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Question 8

imperious example

Answer 8

Her sister ran the company imperiously for 50 years.

Question 9

Morose

Answer 9

adjective – sullen and ill-tempered

Question 10

morose example

Answer 10

Gina became morose after losing her job.

Question 11

Juncture

Answer 11

noun – a particular point in events or time.

Question 12

juncture example

Answer 12

At this juncture, I must decide whether to go to practice or not.

Question 13

Recumbent

Answer 13

adjective – lying down (especially of a person or human figure).

Question 14

recumbent example

Answer 14

I looked at my mom’s recumbent form in her bed.

Question 15

Anguish

Answer 15

noun – severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Question 16

anguish example

Answer 16

After her injury, she gave a cry of anguish.

Question 17

Drone

Answer 17

verb – make a continuous low humming sound.

Question 18

drone example

Answer 18

He tapped his hand to the sound of the car engine’s drone.