Part 6 Vocab

Question 1

Abridged

Answer 1

shorten (a book, movie, speech, or other text) without losing the sense

Question 2

Adamant

Answer 2

refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind

Question 3

Alluded

Answer 3

suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at

Question 4

Antithesis

Answer 4

a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

Question 5

Contorted

Answer 5

twist or bend out of its normal shape.

Question 6

Copiously

Answer 6

abundant in supply or quantity

Question 7

Disgruntled

Answer 7

angry or dissatisfied.

Question 8

Fatigued

Answer 8

cause (someone) to feel tired or exhausted

Question 9

Generated

Answer 9

cause (something, especially an emotion or situation) to arise or come about.

Question 10

Incessantly

Answer 10

without interruption; constantly

Question 11

Incredulous

Answer 11

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

Question 12

Indulging

Answer 12

allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

Question 13

Irreparable

Answer 13

(of an injury or loss) impossible to rectify or repair.

Question 14

Paradox

Answer 14

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true

Question 15

Premonition

Answer 15

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant

Question 16

Repercussions

Answer 16

an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

Question 17

Resolute

Answer 17

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

Question 18

Resurgence

Answer 18

an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Question 19

Scourging

Answer 19

clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent.

Question 20

Serpentined

Answer 20

move or lie in a winding path or line

Question 21

Sustained

Answer 21

continuing for an extended period or without interruption.

Question 22

Unflappable

Answer 22

having or showing calmness in a crisis

Question 23

Unwavering

Answer 23

steady or resolute; not wavering

Question 24

Waned

Answer 24

(of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.