Vocabulary

Question 1

Tendency (n.)

Answer 1

A proneness to particular kind of thought or action

Question 2

Sprawling (adj.)

Answer 2

To lie thrashing or tossing about

Question 3

Barred (adj.)

Answer 3

Closed or secured with a long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal or similar material

Question 4

Atrocious (adj.)

Answer 4

Horrifyingly wicked

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Impertinence (n)

Answer 5

Lack of respect; rudeness

Question 6

Temperament (n.)

Answer 6

A person’s or animal’s nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour

Question 7

Eminent (adj.)

Answer 7

(of a person) Famous and respected within a particular sphere or professional

Question 8

Civil (adj.)

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Courteous and polite

Question 9

Lament (n.)

Answer 9

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow

Question 10

Beseech (v.)

Answer 10

Ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat

Question 11

Amiable (adj.)

Answer 11

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

Question 12

Afflicted (v.)

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(of a problem or illness) Cause pain or suffering to affect or trouble

Question 13

Judicious (adj.)

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Having showing or done with good judgment or sense wise

Question 14

Abhor (v.)

Answer 14

Regard with disgust and hatred

Question 15

Vexation (n.)

Answer 15

The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Question 16

Lascivious (adj.)

Answer 16

(of a person, manner, or gesture) Feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire

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Saucy (adj.)

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Rude and showing no respect

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Gall (n.)

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Bold behaviour

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Insolent (adj.)

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Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

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Alacrity (n.)

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Brisk and cheerful readiness; eager

Question 21

Ensnare (v.)

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Catch in or as in a trap

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Dote (v.)

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Be extremely and uncritically fond of

Question 23

Knavery (n.)

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Dishonest/ unfair behaviour

Question 24

Prattle (v.)

Answer 24

talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Question 25

Haply (adv.)

Answer 25

By chance, luck or accident

Question 26

Mutiny (n.)

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An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers

Question 27

Ruminate (v.)

Answer 27

Think deeply about something

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Sequester (v.)

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Isolate or hide away

Question 29

Fiend (n.)

Answer 29

Evil spirit or demon

Question 30

Slander (n.)

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The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation

Question 31

Gait (n.)

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A person’s manner of walking

Question 32

Earnest (adj.)

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Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction; serious

Question 33

Upbraid (v.)

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Find fault with (someone); scold

Question 34

Malignant (adj.)

Answer 34

Evil in influence or effect

Question 35

Traduce (v.)

Answer 35

Speak badly or tell lies about (someone) so as to damage their reputation