Vocab 5

Question 1

An opponent in a conflict, contest, or debate

Answer 1

Adversary (n)

Question 2

Done or spoken secretly or privately; sharing knowledge or something secret or private

Answer 2

Privy (adj)

Question 3

Cautious and alert for problems; showing watchfulness or suspicion

Answer 3

Wary (adj)

Question 4

Gruesomely unpleasant, or creating a sense of horror

Answer 4

Grisly (adj)

Question 5

An unhealthy-looking paleness of complexion

Answer 5

Pallor (n)

Question 6

Behaving in a superior, condescending, or arrogant way

Answer 6

Haughty (adj)

Question 7

To talk in a silly way and at length about nothing important

Answer 7

Prate (v)

Question 8

Having good sense in dealing with practical matters; using good judgment to consider likely consequences and act accordingly

Answer 8

Prudent (adj)

Question 9

Somebody who behaves in a dishonest, malicious, or contemptible way

Answer 9

Miscreant (n)

Question 10

Punishment in hell, or hell itself as a location

Answer 10

Perdition (n)

Question 11

Feelings of deep respect or awe

Answer 11

Veneration (n)

Question 12

Hard-working, conscientious, and energetic

Answer 12

Industrious (adj)

Question 13

A difficult or dangerous situation, especially a sad or desperate predicament

Answer 13

Plight (n)

Question 14

Feeling, showing, or causing regret

Answer 14

Rueful (adj)

Question 15

An immoral or wicked habit or characteristic

Answer 15

Vice (n)

Question 16

A public highway; a way or passage from one place to another

Answer 16

Thoroughfare (n)