Vocab Cards Act 2, pages 110 - 130

Question 1

Strident

Answer 1

Loud and harsh; grating.

Question 2

Exuberant

Answer 2

Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

Question 3

Absent-mindedly

Answer 3

Lost in thought and unaware of one’s surroundings or actions.

Question 4

Philosophy

Answer 4

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

Question 5

Raunchiness

Answer 5

Dirty, disgusting, detestable

Question 6

Agitation

Answer 6

A state of anxiety or nervous excitement.

Question 7

Pantomimes

Answer 7

A dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.

Question 8

Maliciously

Answer 8

In a manner characterized by malice or ill will; with intent to do harm.

Question 9

Amiably

Answer 9

In a friendly and pleasant manner.

Question 10

Understated

Answer 10

Presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.

Question 11

Emphasis

Answer 11

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

Question 12

Affirmation

Answer 12

The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed.

Question 13

Quizzically

Answer 13

Odd, queer, or comical. questioning or puzzled: a quizzical expression on her face. derisively questioning, ridiculing, or chaffing.

Question 14

Hostile

Answer 14

Unfriendly; antagonistic.

Question 15

Saucily

Answer 15

In an impudent or impertinent manner.

Question 16

Facetiousness

Answer 16

Joking or jesting often inappropriately.

Question 17

Ridicule

Answer 17

The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.

Question 18

Elaborate

Answer 18

Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

Question 19

Indignantly

Answer 19

In a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.

Question 20

Ludicrous

Answer 20

So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.

Question 21

Deference

Answer 21

Humble submission and respect.

Question 22

Prosperous

Answer 22

Successful in material terms; flourishing financially.

Question 23

Jubilance

Answer 23

Showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph

Question 24

Taut

Answer 24

Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.

Question 25

Halted

Answer 25

Bring or come to an abrupt stop.

Question 26

Senselessly

Answer 26

In a way that is not at all reasonable and has no good or useful purpose.

Question 27

Agony

Answer 27

Extreme physical or mental suffering.

Question 28

Forlornly

Answer 28

Desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance.

Question 29

Plaintively

Answer 29

Sounding sad and mournful.