TKaM Vocab

Question 1

Assuage
She assuaged his fears that she would break up with him.

Answer 1

Make something less intense

Question 2

Seldom
He eats lunch but seldom eats breakfast

Answer 2

Not often

Question 3

Stricture
She resented the religious strictures of her family.

Answer 3

Rule, Ruling

Question 4

Impotent
She hated the way her boss treated her, but felt impotent to change his behavior.

Answer 4

Powerless, helpless (to change a situation)

Question 5

Synonym
X is synonymous with Y

Answer 5

Same meaning as

Question 6

Malevolent
The glint of dark, malevolent eyes

Answer 6

Having/showing a wish to do evil/harm to others.

Question 7

Apprehensive
He felt apprehensive about going home

Answer 7

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

Question 8

Indigenous
Coriander is indigenous to southern Europe

Answer 8

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native

Question 9

Auburn
She had auburn hair

Answer 9

A reddish-brown color.

Question 10

Crimson
She blushed crimson with embarrassment

Answer 10

Of a rich deep red color inclining to purple