Vocab 1

Question 1

carapace

Answer 1

a bony or chitinous shield, test, or shell covering some or all of the dorsal part of an animal, as of a turtle.

Question 2

deluded

Answer 2

entertaining a false belief or opinion; mistaken or deceived in mind or judgment

Question 3

scoundrel

Answer 3

an unprincipled, dishonorable person; villain.

Question 4

trivial

Answer 4

of very little importance or value; insignificant

Question 5

profusely

Answer 5

to a great or excessive extent; abundantly or extravagantly

Question 6

reproach

Answer 6

address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.

Question 7

invective

Answer 7

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

Question 8

supine

Answer 8

(of a person) lying face upward.

Question 9

harbinger

Answer 9

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

Question 10

discombobulate

Answer 10

Disconcert or confuse (someone).

Question 11

admonish

Answer 11

Warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Question 12

annihilating

Answer 12

Destroy utterly; obliterate.

Question 13

catastrophe

Answer 13

An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

Question 14

voluptuous

Answer 14

Curvaceous and sexually attractive (typically used of a woman).

Question 15

tranquil

Answer 15

Free from disturbance; calm.

Question 16

banister

Answer 16

The structure formed by the uprights and handrail at the side of a staircase.

Question 17

coax

Answer 17

gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.

Question 18

blotch

Answer 18

An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin.

Question 19

vapor

Answer 19

A substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid.

Question 20

pallor

Answer 20

An unhealthy pale appearance.