Vocab Test #2

Question 1

Brandish, Verb

Answer 1

To wave or flourish something (often a weapon) as a threat, as anger or excitement

Question 2

Surmise, Verb

Answer 2

To supose something is true based on logic, but without a lot of evidence

Question 3

Palpable, Adj

Answer 3

Capable of being felt strongly, either literally or figuratively

Question 4

Beguile, Verb

Answer 4

To charm or enchanted someone or some thing sometime in a deceptive manner

Question 5

Plight, Noun

Answer 5

A dangerous difficult or unfortunate situation

Question 6

Knell, Noun

Answer 6

The deep sound of a bell when rung

Question 7

Augment, Verb

Answer 7

To make something better by improving or increasing it

Question 8

Equivocate, Verb

Answer 8

To speak clearly in order to hide the true meaning behind it

Question 9

Corporeal, Adj

Answer 9

Being made of something physical

Question 10

Purveyor, Noun

Answer 10

Person business or organization that sells a particular kind of goods or spreads a particular idea or viewpoint