Vocabulary 11

Question 1

Caprice (n.)

Answer 1

Sudden unpredictable change, as of one’s mind/weather/etc.

Question 2

Catechism (n.)

Answer 2

Elementary book containing summary of principles of a Christian religion in form of questions/answers

Question 3

Vagrant (n.)

Answer 3

Person who wanders about with no permanent home

Question 4

Assail (v.)

Answer 4

Set upon with violence, assault

Question 5

Eugenist or eugenicist (n.)

Answer 5

A specialist in the science of improving the qualities of a breed or species, esp. the human race, by the careful selection of parents

Question 6

Scab (n.)

Answer 6

Workman who refuses to join or act with a labor union or one who takes a striker’s place on the job

Question 7

Wheedle (v.)

Answer 7

To endeavor to influence a person by flattering words or acts

Question 8

Visage (n.)

Answer 8

The face (esp. of a human being)

Question 9

Galled (v.)

Answer 9

Made sore by rubbing, becoming severely chafed, irritated, vexed.

Question 10

Dispensation (n.)

Answer 10

Specified order, system, or arrangement.

Question 11

Demurred (v.)

Answer 11

Made objection to, to take exception to.

Question 12

Solicitation (n.)

Answer 12

Using as in petition or request, an enticement

Question 13

Feigned (adj.)

Answer 13

Pretended, counterfeit, assumed, disguised.

Question 14

Quicksilver (n.)

Answer 14

The metallic element of mercury

Question 15

Reck (v.)

Answer 15

To take heed, have care, concern or regard.