vocab 2

Question 1

plunder

Answer 1

plun·der noun
the violent seizure of property
The band of thieves were ceaseless in their plunder.

Question 2

lustrous

Answer 2

lus·trous adjective
glossy; shining with reflected light
She groomed her horse daily so when competition came it had a lustrous coat and tail that put her ahead of the competition.

Question 3

crave

Answer 3

crave verb
to have a great desire for
Ophelia craved pizza for lunch, so she bought some.

Question 4

compound

Answer 4

com·pound verb
to mix or blend ingredients
The natural healer compounded a mixture of eucalyptus and aloe to soothe the man’s aches.

Question 5

torment

Answer 5

tor·ment verb
to cause physical or psychological suffering; to provoke
Mosquitoes will torment us when we sit outside if we forget to use bug spray.

Question 6

supple

Answer 6

sup·ple adjective
flexible; able to bend, twist, and move easily
A gymnast must be supple to compete successfully in floor exercises.

Question 7

seer

Answer 7

seer noun
a person who, through supernatural insight, can see the future
She was so good at predicting which songs would be a hit that we jokingly called her a seer.

Question 8

uncanny

Answer 8

un·can·ny adjective
mysterious, especially in a weird or eerie way
It was uncanny how often the twins would say the identical thing at the same moment.

Question 9

insolent

Answer 9

in·so·lent adjective
showing an ill-mannered and cocky lack of respect
The boy was insolent when his grandparents arrived and did not greet them or even thank them for the gifts they brought.