Vocab 2

Question 1

Reverently

Answer 1

Adverb

In a deeply respectful manner

Question 2

Martyrdom

Answer 2

Noun

The sufferings or conditions of a martyr; great torment

Question 3

Forsaken

Answer 3

Adjective

Deserted, abandoned

Question 4

Petty

Answer 4

Adjective

Of little or no importance, mean or ungenerous in small things

Question 5

Despotic

Answer 5

Adjective

Autocratic and tyrannical (like a dictator)

Question 6

Bazaar

Answer 6

Noun

A market place or shopping center, especially in the Middle East

Question 7

Prostrate

Answer 7

Adjective

Laying facedown on the ground, overcome, physically weak

Question 8

Jeer

Answer 8

Verb

To taunt, mock, or scoff at

Question 9

Nimble

Answer 9

Adjective

Quick and light in movement, quick to understand

Question 10

Resolute

Answer 10

Adjective

Firmly resolved or determined, set in purpose or opinion

Question 11

Jostle

Answer 11

Verb

To bump, push or elbow

Question 12

Squeamish

Answer 12

Adjective

Excessively particular concerning morals; easily disgusted or nauseated

Question 13

Supplant

Answer 13

Verb

To take place of another thing through force, to replace one thing by something else

Question 14

Labyrinth

Answer 14

Noun

An intricate or confusing arrangement or state of things (maze)

Question 15

Squalid

Answer 15

Adjective

Foul and repulsive, as from lack of care, filthy

Question 16

Switch

Answer 16

Noun

A slender flexible rod used for whipping

Question 17

Garish

Answer 17

Adjective

Crudely and tasteless my colorful, showy or elaborate

Question 18

Pretext

Answer 18

Noun

Something put forward to conceal a true purpose

Question 19

Mackinaw

Answer 19

Noun

A short, double breasted coat of thick woolen material, commonly plaid

Question 20

Quarry

Answer 20

Noun

Any object of search, pursuit of attack

Question 21

Proximal

Answer 21

Adjective

Situated close to the center, median line, or point of attachment

Question 22

Pellucid

Answer 22

Adjective

Clear in expression, meaning, or style

Question 23

Annex

Answer 23

Verb
To attach or add, especially in something more important
To take without permission (land)

Question 24

Pinion

Answer 24

Verb

To bind a persons arms do they cannot be used

Question 25

Ribald

Answer 25

Adjective

Vulgar or indecent in speech/language, coarsely mocking

Question 26

Singlet

Answer 26

Noun

A mans undershirt

Question 27

Funk

Answer 27

To be afraid of, to shrink from

Question 28

Herculean

Answer 28

Adjective

Requiring the strength of Hercules, very hard to preform

Question 29

Limpid

Answer 29

Adjective

Clear, transparent

Question 30

Constriction

Answer 30

Noun

Tightness or inward pressure

Question 31

Cranny

Answer 31

Noun

A small, narrow opening in a wall; crevice

Question 32

Frivolous

Answer 32

Adjective

Characterized by lack of seriousness, self indulgently carefree

Question 33

Preposterous

Answer 33

Adjective

Contrary to nature, reason or common sense; absurd

Question 34

Miry

Answer 34

Adjective

Swampy, muddy

Question 35

Pageantry

Answer 35

Noun

Spectacular display, pomp, empty display