Vocab Words #21-40!

Question 1

Sentinel (n)

Answer 1

one who guards or keeps watch

Like a silent sentinel, Mount Sentinel guards the Missoula Valley.

Question 2

Mediation (n)

Answer 2

A process used to solve a difference or dispute

Many judges insist that people who are suing each other try mediation before they go to court.

Question 3

Ecstatic (adj)

Answer 3

overjoyed, thrilled, delighted

The cross country team was ecstatic when all of their runners made it to state.

Question 4

Observant (adj)

Answer 4

alert, conscientious, careful

Observant students will notice that the bells are designed to eliminate tardiness – and detentions.

Question 5

Loquacious (adj)

Answer 5

talkative

The loquacious young man worked well in groups; he could easily speak to even the shyest group-members.

Question 6

Parsimonious (adj)

Answer 6

stingy, sparing in use of resources

I am always parsimonious with my money; I’m trying to save for college.

Question 7

Brevity (n)

Answer 7

briefness, clarity

Shakespeare said that, “Brevity is the soul of wit.” Do you agree?

Question 8

Brandish (v)

Answer 8

to wave as a threat or display

The cheerleaders brandished their pom poms and signs as the team came on the field.

Question 9

Quaint (adj)

Answer 9

pleasingly odd or old-fashioned

When a real-estate agent says a house is quaint, be careful. It may be his nice way of saying it’s old and strange.

Question 10

Attune (v)

Answer 10

to tune or bring into harmony

Mothers become attuned to the sounds of their babies’ cries.

Question 11

Vapid (adj)

Answer 11

dull, tasteless, boring

I could tell the girl wasn’t interested in what I was saying when she gave me a vapid smile.

Question 12

Assuage (adj)

Answer 12

to lessen pain, to calm, to satisfy

The student assuaged his nervousness before giving a speech by breathing deeply and thinking of the ocean.

Question 13

Reticent (adj)

Answer 13

not inclined to speak, taciturn

Reticent is the opposite of loquacious! The reticent student never contributed to class discussions.

Question 14

Facetiously (adj)

Answer 14

frivolously, playfully, humorously

The teacher facetiously told a student to cut his hair and get a job.

Question 15

Doff (v)

Answer 15

to remove or take off, especially clothing

You should doff your hat before entering Mrs. Duneman’s office…. Or any public building, for that matter.

Question 16

Don (v)

Answer 16

to put on clothes

Before the game, the football team dons their pads, uniforms and cleats.

Question 17

Mien (n)

Answer 17

one’s appearance, bearing or manner

The student has a professional, studious mien.

Question 18

Monochrome (adj)

Answer 18

Consisting of one color in various shades

Since dogs can’t see color, their world is monochrome, made up of shades of gray.

Question 19

Juxtapose (v)

Answer 19

to place close together or side by side to create a point

John Steinbeck juxtaposes chapters about a dust-bowl family with chapters about a turtle in his famous book, The Grapes of Wrath.

Question 20

Copious (adj)

Answer 20

Plentiful, abundant

Here’s hoping your Thanksgiving is filled with copious food and family.