1.4 Vocab

Question 1

Incredulous
Adjective
Prefix: in- not
Synonyms:
1) disbelieving
2) skeptical
3) unconvinced

Answer 1

(Of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

1) His report convinced the most incredulous of the reality of the charges.
2) He was at first incredulous, but eventually learned the truth.

Question 2

Indignant
Adjective
Prefix: in- amongst,in
Synonyms:
1) aggrieved 
2) irritated
3) resentful

Answer 2

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

1) Rosa Parks was indignant when asked to give up her seat on a public bus so that a white man could sit down.
2) My sister was indignant when I threw her cat.

Question 3

Vengeance
Noun 
Synonyms:
1) revenge
2) payback
3) retribution

Answer 3

Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong

1) Feeling returned with a vengeance and her head pounded mercilessly.
2) You got your vengeance, just as I saw my goal realized.

Question 4

Adamant
Adjective
Prefix: ad- to,toward 
1) adjoin
2) adhere 
3) adapt

Answer 4

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind

1) He is adamant that he is not going to resign.
2) She is adamant in her beliefs.

Question 5

Evasive
Adjective
Synonyms:
1) elusive 
2) ambiguous 
3) unclear

Answer 5

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

1) Questioning Sarah always led to an evasive answer and a change of subject.
2) She was deliberately a little evasive because she wanted him to learn to trust her.

Question 6

Suspicious
Adjective
Synonyms:
1) doubtful 
2) unsure
3) skeptical

Answer 6

Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something

1) Suspicious he might be, but he was interested all the same.
2) He nodded absently, giving her a suspicious look.

Question 7

Inept
Adjective
Prefix: in- not
Synonyms: 
1) unskilled
2) inexpert
3) amateurish

Answer 7

Having or showing no skill; clumsy.

1) I’ve always been a little inept at expressing my feelings.
2) The study failed due to the inept scientist in charge of the research.

Question 8

Menacing
Adjective
Synonyms:
1) threatening
2) alarming
3) frightening

Answer 8

Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening

1) His menacing growl chilled her more than any of the others’.
2) Xander’s menacing growl came from low in his chest.

Question 9

Avid
Adjective
Synonyms:
1) keen
2) eager
3) enthusiastic

Answer 9

Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something

1) She was avid about science.
2) Everyone has something they are avid in.

Question 10

Begrudge
Verb
Synonyms:
1) envy
2) resent
3) grudge

Answer 10

Envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something)

1) You will have to cause me some trouble, so I have a reason to begrudge you, Fate said.
2) Of all the brothers, he’d always been the one to begrudge Andre’s role as their leader.