The Celestial Railroad Vocabulary

Question 1

cordial

Answer 1

adj. politely pleasant and friendly

Question 2

transient

Answer 2

adj. not lasting long

Question 3

recondite

Answer 3

adj. not understood or known by many people

Question 4

cognizance

Answer 4

n. the knowledge or awareness of something

Question 5

brandish

Answer 5

v. to wave or swing something in a threatening or excited manner

Question 6

assiduous

Answer 6

adj. showing great care, attention, and effort

Question 7

sanguine

Answer 7

adj. cheerfully optimistic or positive

Question 8

ponderous

Answer 8

adj. oppressively or unpleasantly dull

Question 9

ardent

Answer 9

adj. enthusiastic or passionate

Question 10

mirth

Answer 10

n. amusement or happiness, esp. as expressed in laughter