TSB Vocab Ch 22-25

Question 1

Makeshift

Answer 1

(adj) - serving as a temporary substitute; sufficient for the time being

Question 2

wedged

Answer 2

(v) - force into a narrow space

Question 3

Ingenuity

Answer 3

(n) - the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

Question 4

reserved

Answer 4

(v) - refrain from using or disposing of (something); retain for future use

Question 5

Sullen

Answer 5

(adj) - bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.

Question 6

Trancelike

Answer 6

(adj) - mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently.

Question 7

lapping

Answer 7

(v) - (of water) wash against (something) with a gentle rippling sound.

Question 8

Meandered

Answer 8

(v) - (of a river or road) follow a winding course.

Question 9

deliberate

Answer 9

(adj) - done consciously and intentionally.

Question 10

savored

Answer 10

(v) - taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it completely

Question 11

defied

Answer 11

(v) - openly resist or refuse to obey.

Question 12

Writhed

Answer 12

(v) - make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.

Question 13

embers

Answer 13

(n) - a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.

Question 14

Sliver

Answer 14

(n) - a small, thin piece of something cut or split off a larger piece.

Question 15

fester

Answer 15

(v) - (of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate.

Question 16

spawn

Answer 16

(v) - (of a fish, frog, mollusk, crustacean, etc.) release or deposit eggs.

Question 17

treacherous

Answer 17

(adj) - guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.

Question 18

resentment

Answer 18

(n) - bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Question 19

drenching

Answer 19

(v) - wet thoroughly; soak.

Question 20

half hearted

Answer 20

(v) - without enthusiasm or energy.

Question 21

fitfully

Answer 21

(adv) - not regularly or continuously; intermittently

Question 22

Trudged

Answer 22

(v) - walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Question 23

Plodded

Answer 23

(v) walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps.

Question 24

Leveled

Answer 24

(v) make something equal or similar.

Question 25

Coaxed

Answer 25

(v) gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.

Question 26

Reluctantly

Answer 26

(adv) in an unwilling and hesitant way.

Question 27

Quivered

Answer 27

(v) tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.

Question 28

Blurted

Answer 28

(v) say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration.