Vocab 1

Question 1

Abscond

Answer 1

Leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.

Question 2

Annihilate

Answer 2

Destroy utterly; obliterate.

Question 3

Expendable

Answer 3

Of little significance when compared to an overall purpose, and therefore able to be abandoned.

Question 4

Gesticulation

Answer 4

A gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.

Question 5

Paradox

Answer 5

A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

Question 6

Delirium

Answer 6

An acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.

Question 7

Resilient

Answer 7

Being able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Question 8

Immolation

Answer 8

To kill or offer as a sacrifice, such as burning

Question 9

Impunity

Answer 9

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Question 10

Accost

Answer 10

To approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.