Unit 7

Question 1

Dreary (adj.)

Answer 1

depressing

Ex: My dreary routine of going to school, eating, studying, sleeping

Question 2

Weary (adj.)

Answer 2

Tired or fatigued

Ex: He gave a long, weary sigh

Question 3

Quaint (adj.)

Answer 3

Attractively old-fashioned or unique

Ex: quaint country cottages

Question 4

Volume (n.)

Answer 4

A collection

Question 5

Rapping (v.)

Answer 5

Striking or tapping on a surface, often with a sharp sound

Question 6

Bleak (adj.)

Answer 6

depressing

Question 7

Vainly (adv.)

Answer 7

In an unsuccessful or futile manner

Ex: I was vainly trying to get to sleep

Question 8

Surcease (n.)

Answer 8

end of something

Question 9

Radiant (adj.)

Answer 9

sending out light

Question 10

Implore (v.)

Answer 10

Beg desperatelt for

Ex: I implore mercy

Question 11

Entreating (v.)

Answer 11

pleading

Ex: He gave her an entreating look

Question 12

Scarce (adj.)

Answer 12

Insufficient or in short supply

Question 13

Mien (n.)

Answer 13

Demeanor or appearance, often indicating a person’s character or mood.

Ex: He had an academic mien

Question 14

Countenance (n.)

Answer 14

Facial expression or appearance

Question 15

Discourse (n.)

Answer 15

Written or spoken communication or conversation

Question 16

Plutonian (adj.)

Answer 16

Relating to the underworld

Question 17

Dirge (n.)

Answer 17

A mournful song

Question 18

Seraphim (n.)

Answer 18

A type of celestial being or angel

Question 19

Respite (n.)

Answer 19

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult

Question 20

Nepenthe (n.)

Answer 20

A fictional drug or substance mentioned in literature as a means to forget sorrow or pain.

Question 21

Desolate (adj.)

Answer 21

Deserted of people and empty, depressed

Question 22

Undaunted (adj.)

Answer 22

Fearless, or not discouraged