Short Story Vocabulary

Question 1

palpable

Answer 1

adjective
Able to be touched or felt
The woman’s anger is so palpable, even police are afraid to come near

Question 2

tangible

Answer 2

adjective
Describes something that has substance or reality; capable of being touched or precisely identified (more than palpable)
Although I had no tangible evidence, I was still certain that someone snooped in my locker.

Question 3

disarming

Answer 3

adjective
Describes something that removes feelings or unfriendliness or mistrust
The teacher’s smile was so disarming that the students forgot their worries and liked him immediately

Question 4

analytical

Answer 4

adjective
Describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into its parts and examining.
His teacher wanted him to use his analytical skills when studying the poem, so he had to look at each of the different parts

Question 5

futile

Answer 5

adjective
Describes something that has no results or effect
We tried to prepare for Hurricane Sandy as best we could, but our efforts were futile and our whole house was destroyed.

Question 6

condone

Answer 6

verb
To forgive, overlook, or allow an offense
Stealing someone’s money or their phone shouldn not be condoned, no matter what the situation is.