week 2 vocab

Question 1

celestial

Answer 1

relating to or in outer space
Since the Earth formed, many celestial objects have hit its surface, leaving behind craters.

Question 2

peruse

Answer 2

to examine or consider with attention; to read carefully
I peruse the ingredients on every package to make sure there is no added sugar.

Question 3

fortitude

Answer 3

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
Brett showed great fortitude when he conquered his fear and swam in the lake.

Question 4

conceive

Answer 4

to think of or develop an idea
Before I joined the soccer team, I could not conceive of a reason to get up early on Saturday mornings.

Question 5

benevolence

Answer 5

oodwill; acts of kindness
After several years in prison, the man was determined to dedicate the rest of his life to benevolence.

Question 6

indefatigable

Answer 6

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
The children had indefatigable energy while playing tag at the park.

Question 7

reprobate

Answer 7

to condemn, reject, disapprove
The United Nations reprobates any acts of terrorism or aggression between countries.

Question 8

obliterate

Answer 8

to remove from knowledge or existence; to destroy completely
Firefighters are worried that the blaze could obliterate most of the farmland in the area and leave it blackened.

Question 9

profane

Answer 9

serving to defile what is holy
Aiden was arrested for writing a profane message on the temple wall.