The Sun Also Rises Vocab

Question 1

(n.) A person from one’s own country

Answer 1

Compatriot

Question 2

(n.) An instance or a means of communication between different groups or units of an organization, especially in the armed forces; a close relationship

Answer 2

Liason

Question 3

(n.) A bottle holding about two fifths of a gallon for wine or liquor

Answer 3

Magnum

Question 4

(adj.) Pretentious,meant to impress others

Answer 4

Ostentatious

Question 5

(n.) An alcoholic drink taken as an appetizer before a meal

Answer 5

Aperitif

Question 6

(adj.) Discouraging through fear

Answer 6

Daunting

Question 7

(n.) A soldier armed with a carbine

Answer 7

Carabineer

Question 8

(n.) One who is in charge of archives

Answer 8

Archivist

Question 9

(n.) One who has taken up residence in a foreign country

Answer 9

Expatriate

Question 10

(n.) Or (adj.) A broad leaved European willow having large catkins that appear before the leaves and tough wood used as a source of charcoal. Of a sickly yellowish hue or complexion

Answer 10

Sallow

Question 11

(adj.) Of relating to, or character of a monastery

Answer 11

Monastic

Question 12

(v.) To create a great stir, impression or display

Answer 12

Swath

Question 13

(v.) To divide and assign according to a plan ; allot

Answer 13

Aportion

Question 14

(n.) A small open gazebo or pavilion. A small structure, often open on one or more sides, used as a newsstand or booth

Answer 14

Kiosk

Question 15

(n.) A large, often ornate cabinet or wardrobe

Answer 15

Armoire