Vocab IV

Question 0

Eloquence

Answer 0

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Fluent or persuasive form of speaking or writing.

Sentence: His eloquence brought the crowd to a standing ovation.

Question 1

Militia

Answer 1

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.

Sentence: The militia helped the citizens through their rough times.

Question 2

Dominion

Answer 2

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Sovereignty; control.

Sentence: The king tried to establish dominion over his people.

Question 3

Impious

Answer 3

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god.

Sentence: The impious children messed around during mass.

Question 4

Pretense

Answer 4

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.

Sentence: The gunman entered the store under the pretense of an everyday shopper.

Question 5

Calamities

Answer 5

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

Sentence: The hurricane was one of the worst calamities to happen to the small city.

Question 6

Infidel

Answer 6

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one’s own.

Sentence: The infidel rampaged through the religious ceremony.

Question 7

Relinquished

Answer 7

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

Sentence: The boy relinquished his toys because he was outgrowing them.

Question 8

Prudent

Answer 8

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Sentence: The prudent cashier counted every last penny before he went home.

Question 9

Exertion

Answer 9

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Physical or mental effort.

Sentence: He was drained from the exertion he out in.

Question 10

Ardor

Answer 10

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Enthusiasm or passion.

Sentence: The ardor he proposed was outstanding.

Question 11

Providence

Answer 11

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

Sentence: They sought Providence in a far away land.

Question 12

Cowardice

Answer 12

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Lack of bravery.

Sentence: The cowardice he showed was overwhelming.

Question 13

Conscience

Answer 13

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.

Sentence: Her conscience was telling her not to go to the party that night.

Question 14

Villain

Answer 14

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.

Sentence: The main villain in the magazine was very short.

Question 15

Chastice

Answer 15

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Rebuke or reprimand severely.

Sentence: He chastised his mom for being late to his game.

Question 16

Defection

Answer 16

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The desertion of one’s country or cause in favor of an opposing one.

Sentence: Plenty of defection was going on during the many wars.

Question 17

Garrison

Answer 17

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.

Sentence: The garrisons worked hard to keep the enemy out of the small town.

Question 18

Precipitate

Answer 18

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Cause to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

Sentence: The tiny candles precipitated the giant fire.

Question 19

Solace

Answer 19

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

Sentence: She tried giving him solace after his pet died.