Bearwalker Ch.12-15 vocabulary

Question 1

obnoxious

Answer 1

(adj.). p.105
extremely unpleasant or rude

Question 2

hypnotized

Answer 2

(adj.). p.106
in a subconscious state in which one can be easily influenced, controlled, or directed

Question 3

cannibalize

Answer 3

(v.). p. 108
eating one’s own species

Question 4

comeuppance

Answer 4

(n.). p.109
bad luck or fate that someone deserves

Question 5

medieval

Answer 5

(adj.). p.116
relating to the Middle Ages

Question 6

retribution

Answer 6

(n.). p.116
punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act

Question 7

pertinent

Answer 7

(adj.). p.118
having clear relevance to the matter at hand

Question 8

generator

Answer 8

(n.). p. 119
a machine that converts mechanical energy into electricity

Question 9

sabotaged

Answer 9

(v.). p. 120
deliberately destroyed or damaged

Question 10

precipice

Answer 10

(n.). p.123
a very steep, tall, rock face or cliff

Question 11

relinquished

Answer 11

(v.). 127
voluntarily given up

Question 12

competence

Answer 12

(n.). 127
the ability to do something successfully