Unit 4 vocab

Question 1

Allay

Answer 1

To diminish or put to rest

Question 2

Behemoth

Answer 2

Something really big and powerful

Question 3

Collusion

Answer 3

Secret agreement between two parties

Question 4

Derelict

Answer 4

In very poor condition from disuse or neglect

Question 5

Embellish

Answer 5

To beauty or enhance, overdramatize

Question 6

Façade

Answer 6

A superficial illusion of something

Question 7

Gambit

Answer 7

A device, action or opening remark (usually to gain an advantage)

Question 8

Hallow

Answer 8

Greatly respected, holy

Question 9

Importune

Answer 9

To solicit, demand with urgency

Question 10

Improvident

Answer 10

Lacking foresight, not cautious

Question 11

Laconic

Answer 11

Of a person, speech or type - using few words

Question 12

Mayhem

Answer 12

Damaging disorder

Question 13

Melange

Answer 13

Mix of object

Question 14

Nefarious

Answer 14

Wicked or criminal

Question 15

Obtuse

Answer 15

Annoying insensitive, slow to understand

Question 16

Pejorative

Answer 16

Expressing contempt or disapproval

Question 17

Rebuff

Answer 17

To reject someone in an abrupt manner

Question 18

Sentient

Answer 18

Able to feel, smell, taste hear, see; be aware or conscious of sense impressions

Question 19

Sporadic

Answer 19

Pouring at irregular intervals or in very few places

Question 20

Tenable

Answer 20

Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

Question 21

Unremitting

Answer 21

Never relaxing; relentless

Question 22

Visceral

Answer 22

Relating to deep or inward feelings

Question 23

Wreak

Answer 23

To cause damage or harm

Question 24

Acclimate

Answer 24

To accustom to a new climate