Vocab Quiz 1

Question 1

Rife

Answer 1

In an unchecked or widespread manner

Question 2

Briny

Answer 2

Of salty water, or the sea; salty

Question 3

Horizon

Answer 3

The Line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet.

Question 4

Rickety

Answer 4

Poorly made and likely to collapse

Question 5

Perish

Answer 5

To die, typically in a violent or sudden way

Question 6

Engulf

Answer 6

(of a natural force) to flow over and enclose; overwhelm

Question 7

Executor

Answer 7

The person appointed to carry out the will of a person who has died

Question 8

Bleak

Answer 8

Not hopeful or encouraging; depressing

Question 9

charred

Answer 9

Made black from burning

Question 10

Grotesque

Answer 10

Very strange or ugly in a way that is not normal or natural

Question 11

Ghastly

Answer 11

Causing great horror or fear

Question 12

Urban

Answer 12

Of, relating to, or located in a city

Question 13

Distastefully

Answer 13

unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike

Question 14

Solemnly

Answer 14

To do something in a serious or grave manner

Question 15

Dilapidated

Answer 15

In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect