Stranger Vocab

Question 1

Tremulous

Answer 1

Adjective
Shaking slightly especially because of nervousness, weakness, or illness
Feeling or showing a lack of confidence or courage

Question 2

Befuddlement

Answer 2

Noun
To muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
Confuse

Question 3

Peruse

Answer 3

Verb

To look at or read (something) in an informal or relaxed way

Question 4

Callousness

Answer 4

Noun

Not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people

Question 5

Perturbed

Answer 5

Verb
To cause (someone) to be worried or upset

Question 6

Taciturn

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Adjective
Tending to be quiet
Not speaking frequently

Question 7

Solicitous

Answer 7

Adjective

Showing concern or care for someone’s health, happiness, etc.

Question 8

Aversion

Answer 8

Noun

A strong feeling of not liking someone

Question 9

Strident

Answer 9

Adjective
Sounding harsh and unpleasant
Expressing opinions or criticism in a very forceful and often annoying or unpleasant way

Question 10

Irksome

Answer 10

Adjective

Annoying or irritating

Question 11

Odious

Answer 11

Adjective

Causing hatred or strong dislike

Question 12

Cogent

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Adjective

Very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe

Question 13

Plausible

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Adjective
Possibly true
Believable or realistic

Question 14

Implacable

Answer 14

Adjective

Opposed to someone or something in a very angry or determined way that cannot be changed

Question 15

Reproachful

Answer 15

Adjective
An expression of rebuke or disapproval
A cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disagree