Vocab 11/7

Question 1

Ceaselessly

Answer 1

adv. Without stopping or pausing; without ending

The rain fell ceaselessly, so I was not able to play outside.

Question 2

Covey

Answer 2

n. A small flock of birds

A small covey flew over my head.

Question 3

Detachment

Answer 3

n. Separating from the item

Removed from a situation

Question 4

Plaintively

Answer 4

adv. Expressing sorrowfully; mournful

I begged for more time plaintively.

Question 5

Strenuous

Answer 5

adj. Demanding or requiring vigorous exertion

Running at soccer practice was very strenuous.

Question 6

Avarice

Answer 6

n. Greed for riches

Because of his avarice, he did not have any friends.

Question 7

Indegene

Answer 7

n. A native or indigenous person

Poverty is a problem for indigenes in south america.

Question 8

Mangrove

Answer 8

n. A tropical shrub or tree

It was very humid walking through the mangroves.

Question 9

Unsubstantial

Answer 9

adj. Lacking substance; no foundation

My dinner was unsubstantial, so I was hungry.

Question 10

Obsured

Answer 10

adj. Not clear or plain
v. To hide a view

The tree obscured my view of the bear.

Question 11

Subsided

Answer 11

v. To sink to a lower level

The waves subsided, so we were able to sail.

Question 12

Receding

Answer 12

v. To move away; retreat

The fox receded back to the woods.