English vocab

Question 1

Anguished

Answer 1

Adj, To inflict with distress, suffering or pain

Question 2

Cowering

Answer 2

verb, to crouch, as in fear or shame

Question 3

Indignation

Answer 3

noun, strong displeasure at something considered unjust

Question 4

Recumbent

Answer 4

Adj, lying down; reclining; leaning

Question 5

Mollified

Answer 5

Adj, having been pacified or appeased, or showing appeasment

Question 6

Retorted

Answer 6

verb, to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way

Question 7

Morosely

Answer 7

adverb, in a sullen, gloomy, or ill humored way

Question 8

Complacently

Answer 8

adverb, in a pleased or self-satisfied way, often without awareness of some potential danger or defect

Question 9

Belligerently

Answer 9

Adj, waging war; engaged in war

Question 10

Gingerly

Answer 10

adverb, with great care or caution; warily

Question 11

Liniment

Answer 11

noun, A liquid or semi liquid preparation for rubbing on or applying to the skin, as for sprains and bruises

Question 12

Monotonous

Answer 12

Adj, lacking in variety; tediously unvarying

Question 13

Bemused

Answer 13

Adj, Bewildered or confused

Question 14

Contemplated

Answer 14

verb, to view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully

Question 15

Ominously

Answer 15

adverb, in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen

Question 16

Derogatory

Answer 16

adj, tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory

Question 17

Imperiously

Answer 17

adverb, in a domineering or haughty manner

Question 18

Skeptically

Answer 18

adj, doubtful about a particular thing

Question 19

complacency

Answer 19

noun, a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger

Question 20

Contemptuously

Answer 20

adverb, in a way that expresses contempt or disdain