Vocan 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the meaning of ‘poise’?
A
A state of calm.
2
Q
What does ‘sumptuous’ mean?
A
Expensive, extravagant.
3
Q
What does ‘aghast’ describe?
A
Suddenly struck or frozen with horror.
4
Q
What does ‘congress’ mean in this context?
A
To break the law; to offend.
5
Q
What does ‘turmoil’ refer to?
A
A state of confusion.
6
Q
What is a ‘salutation’?
A
To greet and say: Greeter, or Dear…
7
Q
What does it mean to ‘invoke’?
A
To call upon someone.
8
Q
What does ‘scheme’ imply?
A
To make a plan, usually negative.
9
Q
What is a ‘haven’?
A
A safe place for shelter.
10
Q
What does ‘brusque’ mean?
A
Sharp or abrupt.
11
Q
What does ‘surry’ mean?
A
To quickly leave.
12
Q
What does ‘rack’ mean?
A
To hurt someone by straining.
13
Q
What does ‘infernal’ indicate?
A
Indicative of hell-like.
14
Q
What is a ‘refuge’?
A
A shelter or running away from danger.
