Readworks Vocabulary

Question 1

Obscurity (n)

Answer 1

1. the state or condition of being dark or dim.
2. the state or condition of being unknown.
3. that which is obscure.

As an artist, he was rescued from obscurity when one of his works turned up in a famous collection.

Question 2

Treacherous (adj)

Answer 2

1. betraying or likely to betray trust; traitorous; faithless
2. dangerous; risky.

The sea was treacherous in the storm.

Question 3

Turbulent (adj)

Answer 3

1. in a state of agitation, unrest, or turmoil.
2. marked by episodes of unrest, turmoil, violence, or the like.
3. tending to act violently or aggressively; unruly.

The period from 1789 to 1799 was a turbulent one in French history.

Question 4

Embark (v)

Answer 4

To begin a voyage

The passengers embarked at Southampton and then he sailed to New York