Vocab Lesson 4

Question 1

autonomy

Answer 1

n. the quality or state of being self-governing; independence

adj. autonomous

Question 2

circumspect

Answer 2

adj. cautious and prudent; heedful of consequences

Question 3

composure

Answer 3

n. calmness of mind or bearing; self-control

Question 4

edifice

Answer 4

n. 1. a large, imposing structure or building

 2. a complex structure or system built up over time, as if it were a real building

Question 5

ensconce

Answer 5

v. to settle or place securely or snugly

Question 6

environs

Answer 6

n. the area adjoining or surrounding a place

Question 7

hapless

Answer 7

adj. marked by the absence of good luck; unfortunate

Question 8

heinous

Answer 8

adj. shockingly evil or wicked

Question 9

incognito

Answer 9

adj. or adv. with one’s identity concealed; unrecognized

Question 10

indoctrinate

Answer 10

v. 1. to teach or train in the fundamentals

2. to instill or teach from a partisan point of view

n. indoctrination

Question 11

interim

Answer 11

n. an interval of time between events

adj. belonging to or taking place between events; temporary

Question 12

mausoleum

Answer 12

n. a large and impressive tomb

Question 13

pillage

Answer 13

v. to rob and plunder

Question 14

reverie

Answer 14

n. 1. the condition of being lost in thought

 2. a daydream

Question 15

thrall

Answer 15

n. a loss of one’s ability to act freely; a state over which one appears to have no control

n. thralldom