Wordly Wise Chapter 15

Question 1

complement

Answer 1

Something that completes or makes perfect/ A number or amount that makes up a whole

Question 2

component

Answer 2

Any of the important parts of a whole

Question 3

conjure

Answer 3

To call forth by magic, or as is by magic

Question 4

emphasize

Answer 4

To give special attention to; to stress

Question 5

homage

Answer 5

Honor or respect shown publicly

Question 6

impromptu

Answer 6

unplanned

Question 7

lush

Answer 7

marked by richness of growth, especially of vegetation

Question 8

medley

Answer 8

a mixture of often unrelated things

Question 9

oblige

Answer 9

To require someone to do something for legal, social, or moral reasons/ to earn gratitude of

Question 10

pretentious

Answer 10

drawing undeserved or inappropriate attention to oneself

Question 11

prowess

Answer 11

great skill or ability

Question 12

rustic

Answer 12

of or relating to country life or people

Question 13

subtle

Answer 13

so slight as to be not easily seen or understood/ able to understand fine shades of meaning

Question 14

vocation

Answer 14

a persons employment

Question 15

warble

Answer 15

to sing in a melodious manner