Vocab #1

Question 1

calamitous

Answer 1

(adj.) involving calamity; catastrophic or disastrous

Question 2

pacified

Answer 2

(v.) quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of

Question 3

bridle

Answer 3

(n.) the headgear used to control a horse
(v.) put a bridle on (a horse)

Question 4

eke

Answer 4

(v.) manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty

Question 5

affluent

Answer 5

(adj.) (especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy

Question 6

inordinate

Answer 6

(adj.) unusually or disproportionately large; excessive

Question 7

displacement

Answer 7

(n.) the moving of something from its place or position

Question 8

twarted

Answer 8

(v.) prevent (someone) from accomplishing something

Question 9

rancor

Answer 9

(n.) bitterness (anger, disappointment) or resentfulness, especially when long-standing

Question 10

hearse

Answer 10

(n.) a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral