Stargirl Vocabulary Chapters: Porcupine Necktie - 9

Question 1

finely sharpened, as an edge

Answer 1

keen

Question 2

a small, guitar like instrument

Answer 2

ukulele

Question 3

abandoned on a desolate island or coast by way of punishment or the like, as was done by buccaneers

Answer 3

marooned

Question 4

to stare at something stupidly

Answer 4

gawk

Question 5

a tall roof-like projection above a theater entrance, usually containing the name of a currently featured play or film and its stars

Answer 5

marquee

Question 6

something intended to deceive or defraud; to trick, or prank someone

Answer 6

hoax

Question 7

a tall, horizontally branched cactus, Carnegiea (or Cereus) gigantea, of Arizona and neighboring regions, yielding a useful wood and bearing an edible fruit: still locally common, though some populations have been reduced

Answer 7

saguaro

Question 8

eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define

Answer 8

elusive

Question 9

to look upon or treat with contempt

Answer 9

disdain

Question 10

to cut with a chisel

Answer 10

chiseled

Question 11

a particular item, aspect, or a calculation in such a description

Answer 11

specifications

Question 12

to sway back and forth/to and fro; to have thought for long

Answer 12

waver

Question 13

to exert oneself to do or effect something

Answer 13

endeavor

Question 14

any article used in some activity, especially an instrument, tool, or utensil

Answer 14

implement

Question 15

to force back at something in a fast, and clean way

Answer 15

repel

Question 16

a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects

Answer 16

prosperity

Question 17

to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration

Answer 17

esteemed

Question 18

the doctrine or practice of vigorous action or involvement as a means of achieving political or other goals

Answer 18

activism

Question 19

serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or challenging one; anticipatory

Answer 19

proactive

Question 20

a group or body of delegates

Answer 20

delegation

Question 21

to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance

Answer 21

hoisted

Question 22

to tend to a common result, or conclusion

Answer 22

converge

Question 23

markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character and often involving incongruous or unexpected elements

Answer 23

bizarre

Question 24

a scientist who specializes in the study of life forms that existed in previous geologic periods, as represented by their fossils

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paleontologist

Question 25

to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose

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convene

Question 26

to do the same thing as someone else

Answer 26

imitation

Question 27

an improv.

Answer 27

charade

Question 28

lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive, as in sleep

Answer 28

dormant