vocabulary words (Bruiser - chapters 37-49)

Question 1

Phosphorescence

Answer 1

The emission of light without heat

Question 2

Cotillion

Answer 2

A lively dance originating in France in the 18th century

Question 3

Cloying

Answer 3

Overly sweet

Question 4

Subterfuge

Answer 4

Something intended to misrepresent the nature of an activity

Question 5

Embolism

Answer 5

Occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus

Question 6

Rekindle

Answer 6

Arouse again

Question 7

Shackle

Answer 7

A restrain that confines or restricts freedom

Question 8

Clammy

Answer 8

Unpleasantly cool and humid

Question 9

Incommunicado

Answer 9

Without means, right, or desire to be in contact with others

Question 10

Asinine

Answer 10

Devoid of intelligence; stupid or foolish

Question 11

Slither

Answer 11

Pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly (like a snake)

Question 12

Idle

Answer 12

Not in action or at work; (for a person : lazy, avoiding work)

Question 13

Audacious

Answer 13

Disposed to venture or take risks

Question 14

Woe

Answer 14

Misery resulting from affliction

Question 15

Cathartic

Answer 15

Emotionally purging

Question 16

Palpable

Answer 16

Capable of being perceived

Question 17

Muffled

Answer 17

Being or made softer or less loud or clear

Question 18

Unrest

Answer 18

A state of turbulent change or agitation

Question 19

Standoffish

Answer 19

Lacking cordiality; unfriendly; distant (emotionally)

Question 20

Subcutaneous

Answer 20

Located or applied under the skin

Question 21

Decimate

Answer 21

Kill in large numbers

Question 22

Fallout

Answer 22

Radioactive particles that settle after a nuclear explosion

Question 23

Kite

Answer 23

Plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string

Question 24

Birdbrain

Answer 24

A person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought