PJ Unit 4: Red Scarf Girl

Question 1

Fateful

Answer 1

something that has an important or serious effect on the future

Question 2

Tantalizing

Answer 2

Something that is very tempting but difficult or impossible to get

Question 3

Contemplate

Answer 3

To think about something carefully for a long time

Question 4

Comrade

Answer 4

A friend or person who shares the same political beliefs, especially in communism or socialism

Question 5

Elude

Answer 5

To escape or avoid something or someone, often in a clever or tricky way

Question 6

Pernicious

Answer 6

Something that is harmful or damaging, especially in a gradual or hidden way

Question 7

Bourgeoisie

Answer 7

The middle class especially the social class that owns the means of production in a capitalist society (in communist theory)

Question 8

Festooned

Answer 8

To decorate something with ribbons, flowers, or other things, often in a decorative and draped way

Question 9

Sodden

Answer 9

Soaked with liquid, especially water; saturated

Question 10

Remnants

Answer 10

The small remaining quantity of something

Question 11

Pandemonium

Answer 11

Wild uproar, chaos, or confusion

Question 12

Listlessly

Answer 12

In a manner lacking energy or interest; without enthusiasm

Question 13

Ruthless

Answer 13

Showing no pity or compassion; cruel

Question 14

Indistinct

Answer 14

not clear or sharply defined; vague

Question 15

Zealous

Answer 15

Showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of cause or objective

Question 16

Jovial

Answer 16

Characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good- fellowship

Question 17

Provinces

Answer 17

the parts of a country outside of the capital or largest cities

Question 18

Revolution

Answer 18

an overthrow and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed

Question 19

Exploitation

Answer 19

use or utilization, especially for profit or for selfish reasons

Question 20

Opportunist

Answer 20

a person who adapts actions, developments, etc., to effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles

Question 21

Apprentice

Answer 21

a person who works for another in order to learn a trade

Question 22

Communal

Answer 22

used or shared by everyone in a group