Unit 1 Vocab (F451)

Question 1

Contempt

Answer 1

Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike;
the state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace.
noun

Question 2

Heresy

Answer 2

Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
noun

Question 3

Melancholy

Answer 3

a gloomy state of mind, sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness;
Causing sadness; saddening: a melancholy occasion
noun / adjective

Question 4

Nomadic

Answer 4

Migratory
adjective

Question 5

Proclivity

Answer 5

A natural inclination or predisposition to
noun

Question 6

Proboscis

Answer 6

A long flexible snout as of an elephant
the elongate, protruding mouth parts of certain insects, adapted for sucking or piercing.
noun

Question 7

Stolid

Answer 7

Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily excited
adjective

Question 8

Torrent

Answer 8

An overwhelming number or amount
a rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing stream
noun

Question 9

Vacant

Answer 9

Void of thought or knowledge
having no contents; empty; void
adjective

Question 10

Venomous

Answer 10

Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom;
Poisonous, spiteful or malignant
adjective