Vocab 1

Question 1

Astonish

Answer 1

transitive verb, to strike with sudden and usually great wonder or surprise

Question 2

Mediocre

Answer 2

adjective, of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance

Question 3

Ardent

Answer 3

adjective, characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager
zealous support or activity

Question 4

Disposition

Answer 4

noun, prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination

Question 5

Solicitous

Answer 5

adjective, manifesting or expressing an attitude of earnest concern or
attention

Question 6

Demonstrative

Answer 6

adjective, marked by display of feeling

Question 7

Oracular

Answer 7

adjective, of, relating to, or being an oracle, (as in solemnity of delivery)

Question 8

Bohemian

Answer 8

noun, a native or inhabitant of Bohemia

Question 9

Dignified

Answer 9

adjective, showing or expressing dignity

Question 10

Entreatingly

Answer 10

adverb form of entreat: transitive verb, to plead with especially in order
to persuade : ask urgently

Question 11

Prairie

Answer 11

noun, a tract of grassland: such as a large area of level or rolling land.

Question 12

Indulgently

Answer 12

adjective, willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration

Question 13

Pretense

Answer 13

noun, a claim made or implied especially : one not supported by fact

Question 14

Torpor

Answer 14

noun, a state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility

Question 15

Petulant

Answer 15

adjective, insolent or rude in speech or behavior

Question 16

Plastered

Answer 16

adjective, to inflict heavy damage or loss on especially by a concentrated or
unremitting attack

Question 17

Croup

Answer 17

noun, inflammation, edema, and subsequent obstruction of the larynx, trachea,
and bronchi especially of infants and young children that is typically caused by a parainfluenza virus and is marked by episodes of difficult breathing and low-pitched cough resembling the bark of a seal

Question 18

Acquit

Answer 18

verb, to conduct (oneself) usually satisfactorily especially under stress

Question 19

Covet

Answer 19

verb, to desire (what belongs to another) inordinately or culpably

Question 20

Distinction

Answer 20

noun, a. the quality or state of being excellent or superior : the quality or
state of being distinguished or worthy; b. special honor or recognition

Question 21

Taciturn

Answer 21

adjective, temperamentally disinclined to talk

Question 22

Indolence

Answer 22

noun, inclination to laziness : sloth

Question 23

Meritorious

Answer 23

adjective, deserving of honor or esteem