Vocab Quiz chapters 8-11

Question 1

aberration

Answer 1

a departure from what is normal, usual, or
expected, typically one that is unwelcome

Question 2

accosted

Answer 2

approach and address (someone) boldly
or aggressively

Question 3

procure

Answer 3

obtain (something), especially with care or
effort

Question 4

morphodite

Answer 4

Morphodite is a slang term for
; a person born with both
male and female genitalia.

Question 5

quelled

Answer 5

put an end to (a rebellion or other
disorder), typically by the use of force

Question 6

analogous

Answer 6

comparable in certain respects, typically in
a way which makes the nature of
the things compared

Question 7

relativity

Answer 7

the quality or state of being relative;something that is relative

Question 8

provocation

Answer 8

action or speech that makes someone
annoyed or angry, especially deliberately

Question 9

guilelessness

Answer 9

innocent, naive

Question 10

invective

Answer 10

insulting, abusive, or highly critical
language

Question 11

gallantly

Answer 11

in a brave or heroic manner

Question 12

innate

Answer 12

inborn: natural

Question 13

feeble

Answer 13

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

Question 14

rudiments

Answer 14

the first principles of (a subject)

Question 15

Providence

Answer 15

the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power

Question 16

Jew’s Harp

Answer 16

a small, simple musical instrument consisting of a lyre shaped metal frame containing a metal tongue, which is plucked while the frame is held in the teeth, the vibrations causing twanging tones.

Question 17

alist

Answer 17

inclined to one side

Question 18

passe

Answer 18

no longer fashionable;out of date

Question 19

wrathful

Answer 19

full of or characterized by intense anger

Question 20

ruthless

Answer 20

having or showing no pity or compassion for others

Question 21

apoplectic

Answer 21

overcome with anger; extremely indignant

Question 22

degeneration

Answer 22

the state or process of being or becoming degenerate;decline or deterioration

Question 23

umbrage

Answer 23

offence or annoyance

Question 24

rectitude

Answer 24

morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness

Question 25

interdict

Answer 25

an authoritative prohibition

Question 26

palliation

Answer 26

a medicine or form of medical care that relieves
symptoms without dealing with the cause of the
condition