Short Story Vocabulary

Question 1

Finesse

Answer 1

Noun
skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation
synonyms: refinement, delicacy

Example: Finesse what can we do; we need to make some hard decisions.

Question 2

Incessant/Incessantly

Answer 2

Adjective- non-stop, without ending
Verb- describes an action(something that you do) that is non-stop
synonyms: endless, constant

Example: She kept incessantly talking to me.

Question 3

Odious

Answer 3

Adjective
describes something deserving hatred
synonyms: abominable, detestable

Example: She learned the tough work of the house chores, the odious labors of the kitchen.

Question 4

Nocturnal

Answer 4

Adjective
describes something that is active at night

Example: Bats are nocturnal.

Question 5

Analytical

Answer 5

Adjective

describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into its parts examining their relationship
synonyms: logical

Example: The lawyer presented an analytical argument for the defendant’s innocence.

Question 6

Tangible

Answer 6

Adjective

describes something that has substance or reality; capable of being touched or precisely identified.(more than palpable)
synonyms: palpable, touchable

Example: Although I had no tangible evidence, I was certain that someone snooped in my locker.

Question 7

Disarming

Answer 7

Adjective

describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistress
synonyms: endearing, sweet

Example: The teacher’s smile was so disarming that the students forgot their worries and liked him immediately.

Question 8

Futile

Answer 8

Adjective

describes something that has no result or effect.

Question 9

Condone

Answer 9

Verb

to forgive, overlook, or allow an offense(something bad)
synonyms: disregard

Example: We do not condone bullying of any kind; it is considered a serious offense.

Question 10

Analyze

Answer 10

Verb

to study the parts of something
synonyms: breakdown, dissect
Example: The data was reported and analyzed by the computer.