Vocab 251-275

Question 1

Metamorphosis

Answer 1

A transformation, as by magic; a marked change in appearance or function

Question 2

Prestige

Answer 2

Fame or importance nased on reputation or achievements

Question 3

Duplicity

Answer 3

Deception; deceitfulness; double-dealing

Question 4

Peruse

Answer 4

To read carefully

Question 5

Disabuse

Answer 5

To free from error or falsehood

Question 6

Transcribe

Answer 6

To copy over, usually into a different form

Question 7

Somber

Answer 7

Dark and gloomy or dull

Question 8

Debunk

Answer 8

To expose the falsehood of

Question 9

Staunch

Answer 9

Strongly loyal

Question 10

Mortify

Answer 10

To humiliate; to fill with embarrassment

Question 11

Blunder

Answer 11

To move carelessly; such a movement; a significant error

Question 12

Putrid

Answer 12

In a foul state, as of decaying flesh; rotten

Question 13

Illicit

Answer 13

Unlawful; improper

Question 14

Mortif

Answer 14

A recurring subject or theme, especially in a work of art or literature

Question 15

Scrupulous

Answer 15

Conscientious and exact; having principles

Question 16

Ruse

Answer 16

An action or device intended to decieve

Question 17

Lineaments

Answer 17

Any of the features of the body, usually the face

Question 18

Derelict

Answer 18

Deserted, abandoned; neglectful of a duty; a homeless person

Question 19

Cynical

Answer 19

Distrusting others from a sense that everyone’s motives are selfish

Question 20

Ingrate

Answer 20

An ungrateful person

Question 21

Caveat

Answer 21

A warning

Question 22

Compound

Answer 22

A building or group of building enclosed by a barrier

Question 23

Apprehension

Answer 23

Worry or unease

Question 24

Banal

Answer 24

Dull or stale; commonplace

Question 25

Rustic

Answer 25

Of or living in the country