ATTWN Vocabulary

Question 1

Curt - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 1

adjective, reply in rather rude way, (eg. terse, abrupt, sharp, brief, blunt)

Question 2

Brusque - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 2

adjective, reply in harsh/ungracious manner, (eg. curt, abrupt, blunt)

Question 3

Abode - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 3

noun, a place of home, (eg. home, house, accommodation, residency, logging)

Question 4

Fraternizing - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 4

verb, mingle with someone - especially with an enemy, (eg. socialize, mingle, interacting, associate)

Question 5

Disparagingly - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 5

adverb, unkind way of showing dislike, (eg. speaking, disrespectfully, conflicting, opposingly)

Question 6

Apparition - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 6

noun, ghost-like image of a person, (eg. ghost, phantom, wraith)

Question 7

Sedative - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 7

noun/adjective, promoting calm of inducing sleep, (calming, soothing, tranquilizing)

Question 8

Bewilderment - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 8

noun, state of confusion/disorientation, (eg. bafflement, puzzled, bemusement, perplex)

Question 9

Conscientiously - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 9

adverb, thorough/responsible way, (eg. honest, honourable, just, morally, thoroughly)

Question 10

Indictment - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 10

noun, formal charge of serious crime, (eg. charge, allegation, accusation)

Question 11

Vehement - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 11

adjective, showing strong feeling/passionate, (eg. forceful, ardent, passionate)

Question 12

Incoherent - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 12

adjective, expressed in a confusing way, (eg. unclear, muddled, disconnected, scrambled)

Question 13

Preposterous - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 13

adjective, completely ridiculous, (eg. absurd, ridiculous, foolish, ludicrous)

Question 14

Petrified - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 14

adjective, extremely frightened/shocked, (eg. frozen, terrified, shocked, scared, frightened)

Question 15

Subsequently - parts of speech, definition, synonyms

Answer 15

adverb, after something/event has happened, (eg. afterwards, aftermath)