Sula Part 2

Question 1

aesthetic

Answer 1

Adj. concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

Question 2

alabaster

Answer 2

N. A finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines.

Question 3

askew

Answer 3

adj. not in a straight or level position

Question 4

compulsion

Answer 4

N. The action or state of forcing or being forced to do something

Question 5

cumbersome

Answer 5

Adj. burdensome; troublesome

Question 6

deterrent

Answer 6

N. A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

Question 7

elusive

Answer 7

Adj. difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Question 8

flay

Answer 8

N. To peel or beat the skin off an animal

Question 9

glint

Answer 9

V. To give out or reflect small flashes of light

Question 10

acrid

Answer 10

Adj. sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor

Question 11

inclination

Answer 11

N. A persons natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way

Question 12

insouciant

Answer 12

Adj. showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent

Question 13

predilection

Answer 13

N. A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

Question 14

puerile

Answer 14

Adj. childishly silly and trivial

Question 15

rapport

Answer 15

N. Relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation

Question 16

reprobate

Answer 16

N. And unprincipled or wicked person

Question 17

sludge

Answer 17

N. Sick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and components

Question 18

timidity

Answer 18

N. A lack of self assurance, courage, bravery

Question 19

timbre

Answer 19

N. The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity

Question 20

unassailable

Answer 20

Adj. unable to be attacked, questions, or defeated