The Secret Life of Bees Vocab

Question 1

presumptuous (adj.)

Answer 1

failing to observe what is permitted or appropriate

Question 2

insomniac (n.)

Answer 2

regularly unable to sleep

Question 3

orneriness (n.)

Answer 3

dislikable person due to their irritable disposition

Question 4

cowlick (n.)

Answer 4

a lock of hair that grows in a different direction

Question 5

mercantile (n.)

Answer 5

a general store

Question 6

carousing (n.)

Answer 6

activity of drinking alcohol n being loud

Question 7

impersonation (n.)

Answer 7

pretending to be another person for entertainment or fraud

Question 8

sashay (v.)

Answer 8

walking in a exaggerated manner

Question 9

unperturbed (adj.)

Answer 9

not disturbed or troubled

Question 10

recoil (v.)

Answer 10

suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust

Question 11

deliberate (adj.)

Answer 11

done intentional with careful consideration

Question 12

brazen (adj.)

Answer 12

bold without shame (to defiant)

Question 13

beseeching (adj.)

Answer 13

expressing a sense of earnest, urgent request, asking for something with deep sinverity

Question 14

pious (adj.)

Answer 14

demonstrating religious devotion

Question 15

blaspheme (v.)

Answer 15

disrespect religion things

Question 16

speculate (v.)

Answer 16

assuming, theories, w/o full knowledge

Question 17

consternation (n.)

Answer 17

feeling anxiety, something might happen due to something unexpected or unsettling

Question 18

corrugated (adj.)

Answer 18

material quirky shaped

Question 19

meander (adj.)

Answer 19

a river/road following a winding course

Question 20

consolation (n.)

Answer 20

comfort in sadness

Question 21

ambrosia (n.)

Answer 21

the food in greek mythology

Question 22

naive

Answer 22

showing lack of respect wisdom (overly trusting or innocent)

Question 23

unassuming (adj.)

Answer 23

modest, humble

Question 24

bona fide (adj.)

Answer 24

authentic and genuine

Question 25

bristled (v.)

Answer 25

react defensively, usually in animals can describe humans

Question 26

revelation (n.)

Answer 26

suprise

Question 27

indignation (n.)

Answer 27

strong displeasure with resentment causing mistreatment

Question 28

eclectic (adj.)

Answer 28

diverse ideas, styles from a diverse range of sources

Question 29

immunity (n.)

Answer 29

resistance to a disease or pathogen

Question 30

etiquette (n.)

Answer 30

polite behavior

Question 31

ingenious (adj.)

Answer 31

clever good at problem solving

Question 32

deliverance (n.)

Answer 32

being rescued from a dangerous situation

Question 33

solace (n.)

Answer 33

comfort in distress

Question 34

incessantly (adv.)

Answer 34

without interruption

Question 35

consignment (n.)

Answer 35

agree to pay supplier after goods are sold

Question 36

high-caliber (adj.)

Answer 36

superior quality of powerful firearms

Question 37

kamikaze (adj. or n.)

Answer 37

aircraft w/ explosion

Question 38

vigil (n.)

Answer 38

occasion that allows people to mourn

Question 39

induction (n.)

Answer 39

formal entrance into position or organization in office

Question 40

catacombs (n.)

Answer 40

cemetery down (paris)

Question 41

taffeta (n.)

Answer 41

woven fabric (silky, smooth) used in formal dress-making

Question 42

industrious (adj.)

Answer 42

hard-working

Question 43

sauntered (v.)

Answer 43

slow, relaxed walk

Question 44

demoralized (adj.)

Answer 44

lost confidence or hope

Question 45

melancholy (adj.)

Answer 45

sadness with no cause

Question 46

skittish (adj.)

Answer 46

easily scared (nervous or excitable)

Question 47

resolve (n.)

Answer 47

firm determination to do something

Question 48

perpetually (adv.)

Answer 48

never ends or changes, constantly