Vocab 7

Question 1

Analogous

Answer 1

Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared

Question 2

Brigand

Answer 2

A member of gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains

Question 3

Emissary

Answer 3

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative

Question 4

Felicity

Answer 4

Intense happiness

Question 5

Incendiary

Answer 5

(Of a device or attack) designed to cause fires

Question 6

Magnanimous

Answer 6

Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person

Question 7

Plight

Answer 7

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

Question 8

Repartee

Answer 8

Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

Question 9

Ubiquitous

Answer 9

Present, appearing, or found everywhere

Question 10

Venerable

Answer 10

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

Question 11

Countenance

Answer 11

A person’s face or facial expression

Question 12

Deposition

Answer 12

The action of deposing someone, especially a monarch

Question 13

Discursive

Answer 13

Disagreeing from subject to subject

Question 14

Disdain

Answer 14

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect, contempt

Question 15

Epigram

Answer 15

A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way

Question 16

Feign

Answer 16

Pretend to be affected by (a feeling state, or injury)

Question 17

Laconic

Answer 17

(Of a person, speech, or style of writing) Using very few words

Question 18

Mien

Answer 18

A person’s look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood

Question 19

Veracity

Answer 19

Conformity to facts, accuracy

Question 20

Conformity to facts, accuracy

Answer 20

Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor