Vocab 11

Question 1

Alias

Answer 1

(N)Assumed name, especially as used to hide one’s identity (adv) otherwise called

Question 2

Adj. so amazed that one is unable to speak, bewildered

Answer 2

Dumbfounded

Question 3

V. To give a false or misleading account of; to twist out of shape

Answer 3

Distort

Question 4

Adj. no longer in existence; no longer active

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Extinct

Question 5

Adj. sure to happen, unavoidable

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Inevitable

Question 6

Adj. resembling a meteor in speed, having sudden and temporary brilliance similar to a meteor

Answer 6

Meteoric

Question 7

N. A humorous or ridiculous imitation; v. to make fun of something by imitating it

Answer 7

Parody

Question 8

V. To tear to pieces, split violently apart

Answer 8

Rend

Question 9

V. To search through, investigate the contents of, n. an active search through; a collection of odd items

Answer 9

Rummage

Question 10

N. deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property

Answer 10

Vandalism

Question 11

V. to walk slowly, stroll; n. an easy pace

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Amble

Question 12

Adj. big and strong, muscular

Answer 12

Burley

Question 13

Adj. persistent, stubbornly determined, refusing to give

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Dogged

Question 14

N. very fine sand or gravel, courage in the face of hardship or danger, v. to grind, make grating sound

Answer 14

Grit

Question 15

Adj. fixed deeply and firmly; working into the grain or fiber, forming a part of inmost being

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Ingrained

Question 16

V. to triumph over, to succeed, to exist widely, be in general use, to get someone to do something by urging

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Prevail

Question 17

N. an object for the past with historical value or interest

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Relic

Question 18

V. to fill again, make good, replace

Answer 18

Replenish

Question 19

V. to save, be thrifty, be extremely sparing with

Answer 19

Skimp

Question 20

N. a detective

Answer 20

Sleuth