Speak Vocab 1 (16-32)

Question 1

DRYAD

Answer 1

In Greek mythology, a Dryad is a nature spirit who lives in trees and takes the form of a beautiful young woman.

Question 2

FLOUNDERING

Answer 2

(VERB) ACTING CLUMSILY OR IN CONFUSION

Question 3

IDENTITY

Answer 3

(NOUN) A PERSON’S VIEW OF WHO THEY ARE

Question 4

INCITING

Answer 4

(VERB) STIRRING UP (TROUBLE); EGGING ON

Question 5

MAYHEM

Answer 5

(NOUN) RIOTOUS VIOLENCE AND DESTRUCTION

Question 6

MOTIF

Answer 6

(MOTIF) a recurring image action object or situation used throughout a work that connects to a larger idea or theme

Question 7

PONDER

Answer 7

v. to think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Question 8

PSEUDO

Answer 8

(ADJECTIVE) FAKE; FALSE; PRETEND

Question 9

SIMULTANEOUSLY

Answer 9

(ADVERB) AT THE SAME TIME

Question 10

SYMBOL

Answer 10

(NOUN) Word or image which stands for something beyond itself

Question 11

SYNCHRONIZED

Answer 11

(PAST-TENSE VERB OR ADJECTIVE) HAPPENING AT THE SAME TIME AND SPEED

Question 12

WAN

Answer 12

(ADJECTIVE) PALE IN COLOR; SICKLY-LOOKING

Question 13

HUMILIATING

Answer 13

(adj.) Causing someone to feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect.

Question 14

POTENTIAL

Answer 14

1. (adj.) expressing possibility
   2, (noun) something that can develop or become real

Question 15

SCHEMING

Answer 15

(verb) planning in a secretive or crafty way

Question 16

SHUDDER

Answer 16

(verb) to tremble or quiver

Question 17

SOLEMNLY

Answer 17

(adverb) In a way that is serious.

Question 18

STAGGER

Answer 18

(verb) To move unsteadily