pearl vocab 3+4

Question 1

Judicious

Answer 1

wise, having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense

Question 2

Semblance

Answer 2

the outward appearance of something, especially when reality is different

Question 3

Precipitated

Answer 3

the reaction of two solutions which are mixed together resulting in the formation of a solid which is insoluble (cant dissolve or be separated at a chemical level)

Question 4

Lucent

Answer 4

shining

Question 5

Disparagement

Answer 5

criticism of, or unkind remarks about someone/something that shows disrespect

Question 6

Prophecy

Answer 6

prediction; a vision of the future

Question 7

Transfigured

Answer 7

changed; transformed into something more beautiful

Question 8

Benediction

Answer 8

a form of blessing pronounced by an officiating minister or priest; something that promotes goodness or well-being

Question 9

Subjugation

Answer 9

subservience; a feeling of fear an anxiety around expressing one’s true feelings and needs because one fears some kind of retaliation, humiliation, or rejection

Question 10

Dissembling

Answer 10

concealing ones true motives or thoughts by some pretence (lie)

Question 11

Furtive

Answer 11

attempting to avoid notice or attention, because of guilt that would lead to trouble

Question 12

Cozened

Answer 12

cheated of tricked

Question 13

Countenanced

Answer 13

permitted or tolerated

Question 14

Stalwart

Answer 14

strongly and stoutly built

Question 15

Legerdemain

Answer 15

an artful trick; a sleight of hand

Question 16

Spurned

Answer 16

reject with disdain or scorn; to refuse to accept something/someone because it isn’t worth having

Question 17

Lethargy

Answer 17

state of being drowsy, full, unenergetic, or sluggish