CC Vocab Packet

Question 1

concession

Answer 1

a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise or acknowledgment of a point in an argument. (noun)

Question 2

austere

Answer 2

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance. (adj)

Question 3

alacrity

Answer 3

Eagerness or willingness to do something. (n)

Question 4

obsequious

Answer 4

Excessively eager to please or obey; fawning. (adj)

Question 5

ardent

Answer 5

Enthusiastic or passionate. (adj)

Question 6

subterfuge

Answer 6

Deceptive strategies or actions used to achieve one’s goals. (n)

Question 7

chagrin

Answer 7

A feeling of distress or embarrassment. (n)

Question 8

blithe

Answer 8

Carefree and happy-go-lucky. (adj)

Question 9

raucous

Answer 9

Loud and harsh; disturbing the peace. (adj)

Question 10

inure

Answer 10

To accustom to something unpleasant. (v)

Question 11

akimbo

Answer 11

With hands on the hips and elbows turned outward, often signaling anger or impatience. (adj)

Question 12

irrevocable

Answer 12

Impossible to reverse or undo. (adj)

Question 13

reverie

Answer 13

A state of being lost in one’s thoughts or daydreams. (n)

Question 14

refectory

Answer 14

A room used for communal dining, especially in monasteries or schools. (n)

Question 15

reputedly

Answer 15

According to reputation or what is generally believed. (adv)

Question 16

ensconce

Answer 16

To settle comfortably or securely. (v)