Semester 1 Exams Vocab

Question 1

irrevocable

Answer 1

not capible of being changed

Question 2

reprieve

Answer 2

a relief from harm or discomfort

Question 3

infernal

Answer 3

characteristics of the underworld

Question 4

delude

Answer 4

be dishonest with

Question 5

reminisce

Answer 5

recall the past

Question 6

pompous

Answer 6

having or showing the attitude of the people who speak and behave in a formal and serious way and showing self importance

Question 7

sentimental

Answer 7

appealing to the emotions espessially in an excessive way

Question 8

fanciful

Answer 8

unreal, imagination

Question 9

ironic

Answer 9

using words that mean the opposite of what you think in order to be funny

Question 10

pessimestic

Answer 10

to look for a negative outlook

Question 11

weariness

Answer 11

temorary loss of strength and energy from hard work

Question 12

apathy

Answer 12

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

Question 13

reverberate

Answer 13

have a long or continuing effect

Question 14

vehement

Answer 14

strong angry feelings

Question 15

tulment

Answer 15

violent agitation

Question 16

inconspicuous

Answer 16

not prominent or readily noticable

Question 17

quagmire

Answer 17

a solf wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

Question 18

eloquence

Answer 18

powerful and effective feelings

Question 19

tedium

Answer 19

dullness owing to length or slowness

Question 20

obscurity

Answer 20

an umimportant and not well known standing

Question 21

falter

Answer 21

more hesitatingly, as if about to give way

Question 22

subsequent

Answer 22

following in time or order

Question 23

revulsion

Answer 23

intense aversion

Question 24

solemn

Answer 24

dignified and somber in manner or character

Question 25

casualty

Answer 25

someone injured or killed in a military engagement