vocab unit 8

Question 1

haughty

Answer 1

adj; arrogantly superior and disdainful

Question 2

brazen

Answer 2

adj; bold and without shame

Question 3

procure

Answer 3

v; to obtain something, especially with care or effort

Question 4

dulcet

Answer 4

adj; sweet and soothing

Question 5

loath

Answer 5

adj; reluctant

Question 6

grave

Answer 6

adj; serious

Question 7

importune

Answer 7

v; harass someone persistently for or to do something

Question 8

beguile

Answer 8

v; to charm or enchant, sometimes in a deceptive way

Question 9

affable

Answer 9

adj; friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to

Question 10

insolence

Answer 10

n; rude and disrespectful behavior

Question 11

peremptory

Answer 11

adj; insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way

Question 12

volubility

Answer 12

n; the quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly

Question 13

capricious

Answer 13

adj; given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood

Question 14

chattel

Answer 14

n; a personal possession; an item of property other than real estate

Question 15

fortuitous

Answer 15

adj; lucky; occurring by happy chance not by design

Question 16

credulous

Answer 16

adj; having or showing a readiness to believe things

Question 17

austerity

Answer 17

n; sternness or severity of manner or attitude

Question 18

frivolous

Answer 18

adj; not having any serious purpose or value

Question 19

ostentatious

Answer 19

adj; characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others; intended to attract

Question 20

amiable

Answer 20

adj; having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

Question 21

bereft

Answer 21

adj; deprived or lacking something