Vocab 1

Question 1

Without interruption; constantly

Answer 1

Incessantly (adverb)

Question 2

Without consolation or comfort; unhappy

Answer 2

Disconsolate (adjective)

Question 3

A very poor person

Answer 3

Pauper (noun)

Question 4

A state in which things that are essential for human well being such as food and warmth are scarce or lacking (lack of food,a bed…)

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Privations (noun)

Question 5

(Of price or amount charged) unreasonably high

Answer 5

Exorbitant (adjective)

Question 6

Filled with horror or shock

Answer 6

Aghast (adjective)

Question 7

Obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise

Answer 7

Adulation (noun)

Question 8

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring

Answer 8

Prospects (noun)

Question 9

Not in straight or level position (crooked)

Answer 9

Askew (adjective)

Question 10

About to happen

Answer 10

Imminent (adjective)

Question 11

The inability to be wrong

Answer 11

Infallibility (noun)

Question 12

Persistent

Answer 12

Doggedness (noun)

Question 13

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity

Answer 13

Reiterated (verb)

Question 14

Something that is barely hanging on and that is likely to collapse or come crashing down

Answer 14

Precariously (adverb)

Question 15

A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations

Answer 15

Nostalgia (noun)

Question 16

Keenly distressing to the feelings

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Poignantly (adverb)

Question 17

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act

Answer 17

Retribution (noun)

Question 18

Frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants

Answer 18

Intimidated (verb)

Question 19

The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience

Answer 19

Exuberance (noun)

Question 20

The state of feeling remorseful and penitent

Answer 20

Contrition(noun)

Question 21

A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate (false show of courage)

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Bravado (noun)

Question 22

Through or within a vein

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Intravenously (adverb)

Question 23

Perceive or recognize something. Distinguish with difficulty by sight or with other senses

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Discern (verb)

Question 24

Weighing heavily on the mind or spirit; causing depression or discomfort

Answer 24

Oppressive (adjective)

Question 25

Carefree and not serious

Answer 25

Frivolous (adjective)