Vocab: Rules of the Game

Question 1

Pungent

Answer 1

1) Adjective

2) Having a strongly sharp smell or taste.

3) “Pungent leaves for his ailing customers.” (225)

Question 2

Solemnity

Answer 2

1) Adjective

2) The state or quality of being serious and dignified.

3) “I nodded back with equal solemnity.” (226)

Question 3

Pawn

Answer 3

1) Noun

2) The chess piece that is the smallest and of the least value.

3) “Because they’re pawns.” (228)

Question 4

Benevolently

Answer 4

1) Adverb

2) Well meaning and kindly.

3) “Little sister’, he said,’it’s been a long time since i’ve played with dolls. He said benevolently.” (229)

Question 5

Retort

Answer 5

1) Verb

2) A response to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily insensitive manner.

3) “I quickly put down the box next to him and displayed my retort.” (229)

Question 6

Prodigy

Answer 6

1) Adjective

2) A young person endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.

3) ”The Great AMerican hope, a child prodigy, and a girl to boot.” (231)

Question 7

Malodorous

Answer 7

1) Adjective

2) Smelling very unpleasant.

3) “He wore a dark, malodorous suit.” (231)

Question 8

Concessions

Answer 8

1) Adjective

2) A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.

3) “My parents made many concessions that allowed me to practice.” (232)