Section 4 (Ch. 17-23)

Question 1

Wary

Answer 1

Cautious about possible dangers or problems.

Question 2

Oblivion

Answer 2

The state of being unaware of what is happening around one.

The state of being forgotten.

The state of being completely destroyed.

Question 3

Dismissive

Answer 3

Suggesting that something is unworthy of serious consideration.

Question 4

Snickered

Answer 4

Give a smothered scornful laugh.

(Of a horse) Make a gentle high-pitched neigh.

Question 5

Burlap

Answer 5

Coarse canvas woven from jute or hemp, used to make sacks.

Question 6

Relic

Answer 6

An interesting object that has survived from the past.

A person or thing that has survived from the past but is now outdated.

A part of a holy person’s body or belongings kept and treated as holy after their death.

Question 7

Obliges

Answer 7

Compel someone to do something because it is a law, necessity, or duty.

Do as someone asks in order to help or please them.

Be indebted or grateful.

Question 8

Haphazardly

Answer 8

Having no particular order or plan; disorganized.

Question 9

Hunkered

Answer 9

Squat or crouch down low.

Approach a task seriously.