Tale of Two Cities Vocab (3)

Question 1

Cadence

Answer 1

Modulation or fall of voice while speaking

Question 2

Evoke

Answer 2

To call forth or elicit a feeling, memory, picture, etc to the conscious mind

Question 3

Incumbent

Answer 3

Imposed as a duty and necessary as a responsibility: obligatory

Question 4

Disinterest/Disinterestedly

Answer 4

Free from selfish motive or interest: unbiased

Question 5

Coarse

Answer 5

Rude, crude, vulgar, or unrefined in taste, manners, language, or speech

Question 6

Deportment

Answer 6

A manner in which one conducts oneself: behavior of a person

Question 7

Laconic

Answer 7

Using very few words to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

Question 8

Strait

Answer 8

Refers to a situation characterized by its causation of distress or trouble

Question 9

Disconcerted

Answer 9

Thrown into confusion or unsettlement

Question 10

Propensity

Answer 10

Deeply ingrained and often irresistible inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

Question 11

Lucrative

Answer 11

Producing a great deal of wealth or profit

Question 12

Glib

Answer 12

Lacking depth, substance, or sincerity: showing little preparation or forethought

Question 13

Unscrupulous

Answer 13

Lacking moral standards or principles: not honest or fair

Question 14

Pith and marrow

Answer 14

Essence and substance

Question 15

Carouse

Answer 15

Drink liquor freely or excessively with others in a noisy, lively way

Question 16

Dissipated

Answer 16

Overindulgent in/ extravagant in the pursuit of sensual pleasure: especially to drink to excess

Question 17

Confound

Answer 17

Used to express anger or annoyance

Question 18

Dexterous

Answer 18

Done with mental or physical skill, quickness, or grace

Question 19

Despondency

Answer 19

The state of being in extremely low spirits due to loss of hope or courage

Question 20

Congenial

Answer 20

Pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination

Question 21

Staid

Answer 21

Marked by sedateness and self-restraint: not capricious or impulsive

Question 22

Innate/Innately

Answer 22

Determined by, existing in, or belonging to factors present from both: inborn, natural

Question 23

Eccentricity

Answer 23

A deviation from established pattern or norm (especially odd or whimsical behavior)

Question 24

Exalt/Exalted

Answer 24

To hold in high regard or elevate by praise: glorify

Question 25

Compunction

Answer 25

Anxiety or distress from awareness of guilt

Question 26

Placid/Placidity

Answer 26

Serenely free of interruption/disturbance: not easily upset or excited

Question 27

Zealous

Answer 27

Showing great energy/enthusiasm in pursuit of cause or objective