Part 5 Vocab

Question 1

Barren

Answer 1

(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.

Question 2

Bellowed

Answer 2

(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.

Question 3

Commenced

Answer 3

Begin;start

Question 4

Debilitate

Answer 4

make (someone) weak and infirm

Question 5

Decimated

Answer 5

kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of.

Question 6

Dissipated

Answer 6

(with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear

Question 7

Dour

Answer 7

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.

Question 8

Gratuitous

Answer 8

uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted

Question 9

Hoisting

Answer 9

raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.

Question 10

Hypocrite

Answer 10

person who indulges in hypocrisy

Question 11

Malice

Answer 11

the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.

Question 12

Pallid

Answer 12

(of a person’s face) pale, typically because of poor health.

Question 13

Periphery

Answer 13

the outer limits or edge of an area or object.

Question 14

Plethora

Answer 14

a large or excessive amount of (something).

Question 15

Sustained

Answer 15

continuing for an extended period or without interruption.

Question 16

Toiled

Answer 16

work extremely hard or incessantly

Question 17

Transfixed

Answer 17

cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.

Question 18

Vociferously

Answer 18

(especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous.

Question 19

Withering

Answer 19

intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated.

Question 20

Altercation

Answer 20

a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

Question 21

Buoyantly

Answer 21

cheerful and optimistic

Question 22

Charisma

Answer 22

compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Question 23

Concerted

Answer 23

jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated.

Question 24

Desecrated

Answer 24

treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate.

Question 25

Disconcerting

Answer 25

causing one to feel unsettled

Question 26

Disheveled

Answer 26

(of a person’s hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered.

Question 27

Epitome

Answer 27

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Question 28

Fumigated

Answer 28

apply the fumes of certain chemicals to (an area) to disinfect it or to rid it of vermin.

Question 29

Leered

Answer 29

look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way.

Question 30

Loping

Answer 30

run or move with a long bounding stride.

Question 31

Mire

Answer 31

a stretch of swampy or boggy ground.

Question 32

Diplomatically

Answer 32

of or concerning the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations.