Short Story Vocabulary

Question 1

Disarming

Answer 1

(Adjective)
Describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust.
Her smile was so disarming, that the student’s worries went away.

Question 2

Analytical

Answer 2

(Adjective)
Describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into its parts and examining.
Their research was very analytical, and it described the situation perfectly.

Question 3

Palpable

Answer 3

(Adjective)
Able to be felt or touched.
That was such a palpable lie.

Question 4

Condone

Answer 4

(Verb)
To forgive, overlook, or allow an offense.
The child’s behavior shall no longer be condoned.

Question 5

Finesse

Answer 5

(Noun)
Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation.
The mayor had exceptional diplomatic finesse.

Question 6

Incessant

Answer 6

(Adjective)
Non-stop; Without ending.
The babies cries were incessant, going on all night long.

Question 7

Odious

Answer 7

(Adjective)
Describes something deserving hatred.
The war would be repulsive since the leaser was odious.

Question 8

Nocturnal

Answer 8

(Adjective)
Describes something that is active at night.
Bats are known to be the most well-known nocturnal creatures.

Question 9

Futile

Answer 9

(Adjective)
Describes something that has no result or effect.
Two million people wandered the country in a futile quest for work.

Question 10

Tangible

Answer 10

(Adjective)
Describes something that has substance or reality.
There are various tangible benefits of sunshine.