Vocab

Question 1

fractious

Answer 1

irritable; quarrelsome (adj)

Question 2

supercilious

Answer 2

arrogant; disdainful (adj)

Question 3

wan

Answer 3

pallid; feeble (adj)

Question 4

desolate

Answer 4

barren; lifeless (adj)

Question 5

interpose

Answer 5

to intrude; to intervene (verb)

Question 6

apathetic

Answer 6

indifferent; unresponsive (adj)

Question 7

languid

Answer 7

sluggish; listless (adj)

Question 8

hauteur

Answer 8

arrogance; haughtiness (noun)

Question 9

erroneous

Answer 9

characterized by error; mistaken (adj)

Question 10

prodigality

Answer 10

extravagance; lavish spending (noun)

Question 11

impetuous

Answer 11

impulsive; rash (adj)

Question 12

din

Answer 12

loud, continued noise (noun)

Question 13

convivial

Answer 13

sociable; of good company (adj)

Question 14

denizen

Answer 14

inhabitant; resident (noun)

Question 15

punctilious

Answer 15

precise; concerned with specific details (adj)

Question 16

juxtaposition

Answer 16

the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side to compare, contrast, or to create an interesting effect (noun)

Question 17

rout

Answer 17

a disastrous defeat (noun)

Question 18

reproach

Answer 18

to express disappointment or displeasure (verb)

Question 19

obstinate

Answer 19

stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion (adj)

Question 20

exult

Answer 20

to be extremely joyful; to rejoice (verb)

Question 21

laudable

Answer 21

praiseworthy; commendable (adj)

Question 22

insidious

Answer 22

having a gradual and cumulative effect; subtle (adj)

Question 23

portentous

Answer 23

foreshadowing a coming event; ominous (adj)

Question 24

inviolate

Answer 24

safe from violation or injury (adj)

Question 25

corroborate

Answer 25

to confirm or make certain (verb)