Short Story Unit

Question 1

Incessant

Answer 1

Non stop without ending (adjective)

Synonyms: endless, constant

Question 2

Incessantly

Answer 2

Describes an action (adverb)

Synonyms: Endlessly, Constantly

Question 3

Odious

Answer 3

Describes something deserving hatred (adjective)

Synonyms: abominable, detestable

Question 4

Nocturnal

Answer 4

Describes something active at night (adjective)

Question 5

Palpable

Answer 5

Able to be touched or felt (adjective)

Synonyms- tangible, Perceptible

Question 6

Tangible

Answer 6

Describes something that has substance or reality capable of being touched (adjective)

Synonyms: palpable, touchable

Question 7

Disarming

Answer 7

Describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness (adjective)

Synonyms- endearing, sweet

Question 8

Analytical

Answer 8

Describes something skilled in breaking a whole into its parts and examining

Synonyms: logical

Question 9

Futile

Answer 9

Describes something that’s has no result or effect (adjective)

Synonyms: fruitless, ineffective

Question 10

Condone

Answer 10

To forgive overlook or allow an offense. (Something bad)

Question 11

Analyze

Answer 11

To study the parts of something

Synonyms: break down, dissect

Question 12

Finesse

Answer 12

Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation (noun)

Synonyms: refinement, delicacy

Question 13

Preclude

Answer 13

To prevent or make impossible (verb)

Synonyms| prevent

Question 14

Retribution

Answer 14

Punishments for doing something wrong (noun)

Synonyms| vengeance, payback

Question 15

Avenge

Answer 15

To get revenge by punishing that wrongdoer

Synonyms| retaliate, redress

Question 16

Avenger

Answer 16

Someone who avenges the a wrong (noun)

Synonyms| none

Question 17

Connoisseur

Answer 17

A person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field (noun)

Synonyms// enthusiast, aficionado

Question 18

Accost

Answer 18

To approach and speak in a challenging or aggressive matter (verb)