WRFG Vocab 2

Question 1

Cinch

Answer 1

(n.) Something sure or easy

The Seahawks were cinch to win the Super Bowl, however, the Patriots intercepted the ball.

Question 2

Coaxed

Answer 2

(v.) Persuaded

I coaxed my mom into letting me go to my friend’s house.

Question 3

Liniment

Answer 3

(n.) Medical liquid used to soothe the skin

After having a rash, the man was given a liniment.

Question 4

Nonchalantly

Answer 4

(adj.) Showing lack of interest; casual

I invited my friend to the movies, but he had already seen the film, making his reply nonchalant.

Question 5

Belligerent

Answer 5

(adj.) Eager to fight

John Cena was belligerent to fight his rival.

Question 6

Salve

Answer 6

(n.) Healing ointment for wounds

The deep cut needed a lot of salve.

Question 7

Riffle

Answer 7

(n.) A shallow place in the bed of a river or stream over which water moves so swiftly that the surface is broken into ripples.
The young boy stared at his reflection in the riffle.

Question 8

Slough

Answer 8

(n.) Marshy, muddy area

My mother got mad at me after I tracked mud in the house from being in a slough outside.

Question 9

Rile

Answer 9

(v.) To imitate; annoy

My friend’s little sister loved to rile him.

Question 10

Flinty

Answer 10

(adj.) Like hard stone

The stale bagel was very flinty in my mouth.