TEWWG Ch. 1-5

Question 1

dilated

Answer 1

marked by expansion or widening

Question 2

drawled

Answer 2

to speak slowly with vowels greatly prolonged

Question 3

pugnacious

Answer 3

having a quarrelsome or combative nature

Question 4

resignation

Answer 4

an act or instance of giving oneself up or renouncing something

Question 5

sodden

Answer 5

dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages

Question 6

disillusion

Answer 6

the condition of being disenchanted: the condition of being dissatisfied or defeated in expectation or hope

Question 7

frothing

Answer 7

to foam at the mouth

Question 8

revelation

Answer 8

an act of revealing or communicating divine truth: an enlightening or astonishing disclosure

Question 9

sanctum

Answer 9

a sacred place: a place where one is free from intrusion

Question 10

conjecture

Answer 10

inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence

Question 11

cosmic

Answer 11

of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical ideas

Question 12

dwindled

Answer 12

to become steadily less

Question 13

malice

Answer 13

desire to cause pain, injury, or distress to another person

Question 14

mien

Answer 14

air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality

Question 15

bellow

Answer 15

to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull

Question 16

cease

Answer 16

to cause to come to an end especially gradually; no longer continue

Question 17

rig

Answer 17

to furnish with special gear: to put in condition or position for use

Question 18

scorn

Answer 18

open dislike and disrespect or mockery often mixed with indignation

Question 19

brazen

Answer 19

sounding harsh and loud: marked by shameless or disrespectful boldness

Question 20

confer

Answer 20

to compare views or take counsel

Question 21

percale

Answer 21

a fine closely woven cotton cloth variously finished for clothing, sheeting, and industrial uses

Question 22

presiding

Answer 22

to exercise guidance, direction, or control: to occupy the place of authority

Question 23

tangible

Answer 23

capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch

Question 24

temerity

Answer 24

unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition: a rash or reckless act

Question 25

flounce

Answer 25

to move with exaggerated jerky or bouncy motion: to go with sudden determination

Question 26

portly

Answer 26

dignified, stately: heavy or rotund of body

Question 27

boisterous

Answer 27

noisily turbulent: rowdy

Question 28

bannister

Answer 28

a handrail with supporting posts

Question 29

promenade

Answer 29

a leisurely walk or ride especially in a public place for pleasure or display

Question 30

scant

Answer 30

excessively frugal: barely or scarcely sufficient