Vocab Chpt.1,2,3

Question 1

Find fault w/ a person or group; to blame

Answer 1

Reproach

Question 2

Disdainful, as in a facial expression

Answer 2

Supercilious

Question 3

Unruly; readily angered; irritable

Answer 3

Fractious

Question 4

Gradual; slight; subtle

Answer 4

Imperceptibly

Question 5

Disbelief; skeptical

Answer 5

Incredulously

Question 6

Reticent; unassertive; inconspicuous

Answer 6

Unobtrusively

Question 7

Leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative

Answer 7

Peremptory

Question 8

Vague; ambiguous; unclear

Answer 8

Obscure

Question 9

Lack in vigor or spirit; slack; slow

Answer 9

Languid

Question 10

Wasteful; reckless spending

Answer 10

Prodigality

Question 11

Sudden or rash decision making

Answer 11

Impetuously

Question 12

Empty; without contents

Answer 12

Vacuous

Question 13

Escaped by speed, cleverness, or trickery

Answer 13

Eluded

Question 14

Begged urgently or piteously

Answer 14

Implored

Question 15

Expression of displeasure at something unjust

Answer 15

Indignant

Question 16

Wishing evil or ill will

Answer 16

Malevolence

Question 17

Rioting; unruly; uproar

Answer 17

Tumultuous

Question 18

Provide w permanent income or funding

Answer 18

Endowing

Question 19

Disrespectful; rude

Answer 19

Insolent

Question 20

Energetic; agile; spry

Answer 20

Jaunty