vocab 12-18

Question 0

contemptuously

Answer 0

done in a way that shows you think someone or something deserves no respect

adjective

Question 1

begrudge

Answer 1

to feel angry or upset with someone because they had something that you think they do not deserve

verb

Question 2

deprived

Answer 2

not having the things that are necessary for a comfortable or happy life

adjective

Question 3

dispelled

Answer 3

made something go away such as an idea or feeling

verb

Question 4

edification

Answer 4

the improvement of your mind or your character

noun

Question 5

encumbered

Answer 5

to make it easier for you to do something or for something to happen

verb

Question 6

fluctuations

Answer 6

changes in price, amount and level

noun

Question 7

infallible

Answer 7

always right and never making mistakes

adjectives

Question 8

oblivious

Answer 8

not knowing or not noticing something that is happening around you

adjective

Question 9

pensive

Answer 9

thinking a lot about something, especially because you are worried or sad

adjective

Question 10

proceedings

Answer 10

a series of things that happen

noun

Question 11

recital

Answer 11

a spoken description of a series or events

noun

Question 12

speculation

Answer 12

a guess about the possible causes or effects of something without knowing all the facts

noun

Question 13

strenuous

Answer 13

needing or having a lot of strength

adjective

Question 14

subdued

Answer 14

less bright or happy or energetic than usual

adjective