TKAMB Chapters 16-18

Question 1

Complacent (adj)

Answer 1

Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements, smug, self-satisfied

Question 2

Quell (v)

Answer 2

Put an end to (A rebellion or other disorder) typically by the use of force, put an end to, suppress

Question 3

Formidable (adj)

Answer 3

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

Question 4

Connivance (n)

Answer 4

Willingness to secretly allow or be involved in wrongdoing

Question 5

Vicious (adj)

Answer 5

Deliberately cruel or violent, brutal, savage, violent, ruthless

Question 6

Scamper (v)

Answer 6

(Especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps especially through fear or excitement,

Question 7

Evoke (v)

Answer 7

Bring a recall to the conscious mind, elicit, kindle, awaken, arouse

Question 8

Elucidate (v)

Answer 8

Make clear, explain, illuminate, clarify

Question 9

Mollify (v)

Answer 9

Reduce the severity of something, soften, calm down

Question 10

Acrimonious (adj)

Answer 10

Angry and bitter (typically of speech or a debate), bitter, angry, rancorous