Summer Reading Vocab 9.8.16

Question 1

Desist

Answer 1

Cease, abstain

Question 2

Malingerers

Answer 2

A lazy person who lays about

Question 3

Superfluous

Answer 3

Unnecessary, more than enough

Question 4

Arbitrary

Answer 4

Based on random choice or personal whim

Question 5

Repose

Answer 5

A state of rest

Question 6

Fretwork

Answer 6

Wood work

Question 7

Obstinate

Answer 7

Stubbornly refusing to change ones opinion

Question 8

Dunning

Answer 8

Make persistent demands on someone

Question 9

Unassailable

Answer 9

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated

Question 10

Pre sentiment

Answer 10

Intuitive feeling of the future

Question 11

Indisposition

Answer 11

Lack of enthusiasm

Question 12

Ina confused or disorderly manner

Answer 12

Pell mell

Question 13

Punctuated

Answer 13

Occur at intervals throughout

Question 14

Discernible

Answer 14

To perceive or recognize

Question 15

Entreaty

Answer 15

An earnest or humble request

Question 16

Availed

Answer 16

Use or take advantage of

Question 17

Exasperating

Answer 17

Intensely irritating or infuriating

Question 18

Impede

Answer 18

Delay or prevent by obstruction

Question 19

Palpitating

Answer 19

Shake, tremble

Question 20

Execrate

Answer 20

Feel or express great loathing for

Question 21

Ministration

Answer 21

The provision of assistance or care

Question 22

Bogey

Answer 22

Something that may cause fear or worry

Question 23

Rucked

Answer 23

Compress or move that forms untidy folds or creases

Question 24

Admonitions

Answer 24

Authoritative counsel or warning

Question 25

Mulishness

Answer 25

Resembling a mule in being stubborn