Vocabulary 10th Grade #22

Question 1

Lollygag

Answer 1

verb - to dawdle; to lag behind

Question 2

Debut

Answer 2

verb - to present for the first time; to make a debut
noun - a first public appearance, as of an actor, musician, or singer; a formal entrance into society; past tense: debuted (day-bued)

Question 3

Documentary

Answer 3

adjective - based on or consisting of documents employing facts rather than fictions
noun - a presentation (such as film) built on factual conditions or historical events

Question 4

Fluctuate

Answer 4

verb - to rise and fall or move back and forth; to change irregularly
noun - fluctuation

Question 5

Melancholy

Answer 5

adjective - sad; depressed; causing or suggesting sadness

noun - gloom; low spirits

Question 6

Reprieve

Answer 6

noun - a temporary relief (from pain or trouble); an order temporarily delaying punishment or the execution of a sentence

Question 7

Casement

Answer 7

noun -a window that opens on hinges along its sides

Question 8

Theoretical

Answer 8

adjective - hypothetical; based on theory; unproved or uncertain
adverb - theoretically

Question 9

Chic

Answer 9

(FR - “sheek”) adjective - cleverly stylish; smart; currently fashionable

Question 10

Epicure

Answer 10

noun - one with sensitive and discriminating tastes, especially in food or wine; a gourmet or gourmand
adjective/noun - epicurean (an epicurean delight)

Question 11

Tinge

Answer 11

noun - a small amount of something

adjective - tinged

Question 12

Unilateral

Answer 12

adjective - of, having, affecting, or done by one side only

adverb - unilaterally

Question 13

Saffron

Answer 13

adjective - a deep yellow-orange color (made from the flower of a crocus)
noun - the spice

Question 14

Accolades

Answer 14

noun - an expression of praise; awards

Question 15

Vehement

Answer 15

adjective - marked by great emotion, force, or conviction; intense; violent
adverb - vehemently

Question 16

Epitome

Answer 16

noun - embodiment; the perfect example of something

Question 17

Lout

Answer 17

noun - a stupid, awkward person

Question 18

Exquisite

Answer 18

adjective - marked by flawless form or workmanship; keenly appreciative or sensitive; pleasantly beautiful or delicate
adverb - exquisitely

Question 19

Vanquish

Answer 19

verb - to overcome in battle or a contest; to gain mastery over

Question 20

Requiem

Answer 20

noun - music to honor the dead; a mass for the dead

Question 21

Gargoyle

Answer 21

noun - a carved, jutting-out rain spout on a building, featuring grotesque animal features