Vocab

Question 1

Asset

Answer 1

a positive quality or thing that can be used to advantage (noun)

Question 2

Rarity

Answer 2

something not often seen or done (noun)

Question 3

Incredulous

Answer 3

indicating or showing disbelief (adj.)

Question 4

Nonchalant

Answer 4

coolly unconcerned or unexcited (adj.)

Question 5

Unfathomable

Answer 5

not able to be understood (adj.)

Question 6

Gallant

Answer 6

brave, heroic, or noble (adj.)

Question 7

Ornery

Answer 7

stubborn or grouchy; ill-tempered (adj.)

Question 8

Elite

Answer 8

representing the best, most choice, or highest level (adj.)

Question 9

Aloof

Answer 9

at a distance; feeling apart (adj.)

Question 10

Dumbfounded

Answer 10

shocked or astonished; to be made speechless (adj.)

Question 11

Clad

Answer 11

Dressed (verb)

Question 12

Ruefully

Answer 12

showing sorrow or pity (adverb)

Question 13

Reformatory

Answer 13

an institution for juvenile law offenders (noun)

Question 14

Premonition

Answer 14

a bad feeling about a future event (noun)

Question 15

Apprehensive

Answer 15

nervous or uneasy (adj.)

Question 16

Hue

Answer 16

a particular variety of a color; a shade (noun)

Question 17

Indignant

Answer 17

expressing strong displeasure at something considered to be insulting or offensive (adj. ex: an indignant look)

Question 18

Sullen

Answer 18

gloomy; resentfully silent (adj. used as adverb: sullenly)

Question 19

Ellude

Answer 19

to avoid or escape by being quick or skillful

Question 20

Doggedly

Answer 20

in a persistent or stubborn manner (adv.)

Question 21

Mimic

Answer 21

to make fun of someone or something by imitating (verb)

Question 22

Contemptuously

Answer 22

in a manner that shows extreme disrespect or hatred (adv.)

Question 23

Aghast

Answer 23

filled with sudden fright or shock (adj.)

Question 24

Exploits

Answer 24

notable or heroic acts or deeds (noun)

Question 25

Divert

Answer 25

to draw attention away from; to distract (verb)

Question 26

Falter

Answer 26

to speak hesitantly or unsteadily (verb)

Question 27

Leery

Answer 27

suspicious; cautious due to suspicion (adj.)

Question 28

Grimace

Answer 28

a facial expression that shows disapproval or pain (noun)

Question 29

Conformity

Answer 29

behavior that is in agreement with prevailing attitudes or practices (noun)

Question 30

Agony

Answer 30

extreme physical or mental suffering (noun)

Question 31

Stupor

Answer 31

a non-sensible state of mind, sometimes caused by drugs or trauma (noun)

Question 32

Delirious

Answer 32

characterized by feelings of confusion often accompanied by fever (adj.)

Question 33

Triumph

Answer 33

joy over a victory or success (noun)

Question 34

Idolize

Answer 34

to look up to with much adoration and devotion (verb)

Question 35

Liable

Answer 35

likely (adj.)

Question 36

Flinching

Answer 36

to draw back from something difficult or unpleasant (verb)

Question 37

Acquitted

Answer 37

declared not guilty (verb)

Question 38

Composition

Answer 38

an essay (noun)

Question 39

Corny

Answer 39

old fashioned; outdated (adj.)

Question 40

Veered

Answer 40

to turn or change direction (verb)