Vocabulary Words

Question 1

Faltered

Answer 1

To lose strength or momentum

Question 2

Desperately

Answer 2

Used to emphasize the extreme degree of something

Question 3

Winced

Answer 3

give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.

Question 4

Hobbled

Answer 4

walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury.

Question 5

Stricken

Answer 5

afflicted or overwhelmed

Question 6

Latticed

Answer 6

a structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between, used as a screen or fence or as a support for climbing plants.

Question 7

Vivid

Answer 7

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

Question 8

Battered

Answer 8

injured by repeated blows or punishment.

Question 9

Herring

Answer 9

a silvery fish that is most abundant in coastal waters and is of great commercial importance as a food fish in many parts of the world.

Question 10

Prolong

Answer 10

to extend the duration of

Question 11

Enrage

Answer 11

very angry, furious

Question 12

Consumed

Answer 12

eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

Question 13

.Impatiently

Answer 13

showing annoyance or eagerness

Question 14

Withering

Answer 14

intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated

Question 15

Insolently

Answer 15

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

Question 16

Implored

Answer 16

beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something

Question 17

Scornfully

Answer 17

feeling or showing disgust and anger

Question 18

Din

Answer 18

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

Question 19

Quavering

Answer 19

(of a person’s voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

Question 20

Evident

Answer 20

plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.