Vocab #9

Question 1

Labyrinth

Answer 1

An intricate maze, or a complicated and perplexing situation.

Question 2

Facet

Answer 2

A small, polished surface of a cut gem; or any phase or aspect of a many-sided object or person.

Question 3

Pinnacle

Answer 3

A high peak. or the highest point in development.

Question 4

Protuberance

Answer 4

A bulge or swelling, or something that protrudes or bulges

Question 5

Cleft

Answer 5

A crack, opening, or split

Question 6

Asunder

Answer 6

Into different parts or pieces; or apart or seperate

Question 7

Taut

Answer 7

Tightly drawn or firm; tense; or neat or trim

Question 8

Proximity

Answer 8

Nearness or closeness

Question 9

Incumbent

Answer 9

Resting or falling upon a person as a duty or obligation

Question 10

Immure

Answer 10

To imprison or confine, or to seclude or isolate oneself

Question 11

Gesticulate

Answer 11

To use gestures, often while speaking; or to express by gestures

Question 12

Palpitate

Answer 12

To throb or quiver; or to beat rapidly and strongly

Question 13

Plummet

Answer 13

To drop sharply and abruptly or to fall straight downward

Question 14

Dexterity

Answer 14

Expertness or skill in using ones hands or ones mind

Question 15

Agile

Answer 15

Nimble, spry, or quick and easy in movement or thought

Question 16

Lithe

Answer 16

Agile, nimbly graceful, or bending easily