Shoko's Smile vocab

Question 1

Zeal

Answer 1

great energy in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

Question 2

Bemoan

Answer 2

express discontent or sorrow over something.

Question 3

Filial piety

Answer 3

an attitude of respect for elders in societies influenced by Confucian thoughts.

Question 4

Kabuki

Answer 4

Traditional Japanese drama.

Question 5

Ubiquitous

Answer 5

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Question 6

Abacus

Answer 6

An oblong frame with wires that beads are slid. Used for calculating.

Question 7

Animosity

Answer 7

Strong hostility.

Question 8

Benignly

Answer 8

Having a kind disposition.

Question 9

Reticent

Answer 9

Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings rapidly.

Question 10

Jalopy

Answer 10

An old car in a dilapidated condition.

Question 11

Geological Timescale

Answer 11

System of chronological dating that classifies geological santra.

Question 12

Hitherto

Answer 12

Until now or until the point in time under discussion.

Question 13

Ardipithecus

Answer 13

Genus of an extinct homine that lived in the late miocene era.

Question 14

Galvanise

Answer 14

Shock or excite (someone) into taking action.

Question 15

Resonances

Answer 15

The quality of sound of being deep.

Question 16

Sunbae

Answer 16

Refers to people with more experience.

Question 17

Litany

Answer 17

A series of petitions for use in church services or processions.

Question 18

Popemobile

Answer 18

A motor vehicle used by the Pope during public appearances.

Question 19

Gamut

Answer 19

The complete range or scope of something.

Question 20

Mediocrities

Answer 20

The quality or state of being mediocre.