The sniper pre - reading vocabulary

Question 1

spasmodically (adv)

Answer 1

is spurts and firs; with spasm

Question 2

ascetic (adj)

Answer 2

practicing great self - denial; the practice of rigorous self - discipline

Question 3

parapet (n)

Answer 3

a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

Question 4

paroxysm (n)

Answer 4

a sudden uncontrollable attack

Question 5

silhouetted (v)

Answer 5

project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhoette

Question 6

gibber (v)

Answer 6

speak rapidly and unintelligibly through fear or shock

Question 7

oath (n)

Answer 7

1. a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one’s future action or behavior
2. a profane or offensive expression used to express anger or other strong emotions