Short Fiction/Poetry II Words

Question 1

Juxtaposition

Answer 1

(n.) The act of placing two things next to each other for implicit comparison

Question 2

Languid

Answer 2

(adj.) Sluggish from fatigue or weakness

Question 3

Magnanimous

Answer 3

(adj.) Noble, generous

Question 4

Nascent

Answer 4

(adj.) In the process of being born or coming into existence

Question 5

Obfuscate

Answer 5

(v.) To render incomprehensible

Question 6

Panacea

Answer 6

(n.) A remedy for all ills or difficulties

Question 7

Querulous

Answer 7

(adj.) Whiny, complaining

Question 8

Rebuke

Answer 8

(v.) To scold, criticize

Question 9

Sagacity

Answer 9

(n.) Shrewdness, soundness of perspective

Question 10

Taciturn

Answer 10

(adj.) Not inclined to talk

Question 11

Umbrage

Answer 11

(n.) Resentment, offense