Short Story Vocabulary

Question 1

Finesse (Noun)

Answer 1

Definition- Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation.

Synonyms: Refinement, Delicacy.

Question 2

1- Incessant (Adjective)

2- Incessantly (Verb)

Answer 2

Definition(s)- 
1- Non stop, without ending. 
2- Describes an action (something that you do) that is non- stop. 
Synonyms: Endless, Constant 
.

Question 3

Odious (Adjective)

Answer 3

Definition- Describes something deserving hatred.

Synonyms: Abominable, Detestable

Question 4

Nocturnal (adjective)

Answer 4

Definition- Describes something that is active at night.

Synonyms: None

Question 5

Palpable (adjective )

Answer 5

Definition- Able to be touched or felt.

Synonyms: Tangible, Perceptible

Question 6

Tangible (adjective)

Answer 6

Definition- Describes something that has substance or reality; capable of being touched or precisely identified (more than palpable.)
Synonyms: Touchable

Question 7

Disarming (adjective)

Answer 7

Definition- Describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust.
Synonyms: Endear in, Sweet

Question 8

Analytical (adjective)

Answer 8

Definition- Describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into parts and examining their relationship.
Synonyms: Scientists, Logical

Question 9

Futile ( Adjective)

Answer 9

Definition- Describes something that has no result or effect.
Synonyms: Fruitless, Ineffective

Question 10

Condone (Verb)

Answer 10

Definition- To forgive, overlook, or allow an offense (something bad) .
Synonyms: Disregard

Question 11

Analyze (Verb)

Answer 11

Definition- To study the parts of something.

Synonyms: Break down, Dissect