Vocab Deck 4

Question 1

Travail

Answer 1

Engage in painful or laborious effort.

Question 2

under the auspices

Answer 2

(of a particular person or organization) Done with their support and approval

Question 3

incredulous

Answer 3

unwilling or unable to believe something.

Question 4

autopsy

Answer 4

postmortem examination to discover the cause of death

Question 5

voluble

Answer 5

(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

Question 6

amorous

Answer 6

Showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire

Question 7

regale

Answer 7

Entertain or amuse (someone) with talk

Question 8

Histrionic

Answer 8

Overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style.

Question 9

Cordon

Answer 9

Prevent access to or from an area or building by surrounding it with police or other guards

Question 10

Aplomb

Answer 10

self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation