Vocabulary terms week 4

Question 1

lassitude

Answer 1

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

memory clue: fatigue; tiredness; lack

Question 2

coterie

Answer 2

a circle of close friends associates or friends

memory clue: a friend group

Question 3

ballistics

Answer 3

the study of dynamics or characteristics of projectiles

memory clue: a crime show

Question 4

ambiance

Answer 4

mood, feeling; atmosphere

memory clue: mood

Question 5

girth

Answer 5

the distance around something; to encircle; to secure with a band that encircles the body of an animal
memory clue: gut; a belt; waist

Question 6

askew

Answer 6

to one side; crooked; awry; a sidelong look of contempt

memory clue: crooked

Question 7

cubism

Answer 7

a style of art in which the subject matter is portrayed by geometric forms, especially cubes
memory clue: cubes; art

Question 8

cranny

Answer 8

a small opening as in a wall or rock face

memory clue: nook and cranny

Question 9

enrage

Answer 9

to put in a rage; infuriate;

memory clue: rage; angry

Question 10

propulsive

Answer 10

the act or precess of propelling; a propelling force

memory clue: propelling