Chpt 1-10 Concepts

Question 1

trough

Answer 1

long water bucket

Question 2

pompously

Answer 2

excessive self esteem or exaggerated dignity

Question 3

futile

Answer 3

pointless

Question 4

Disdain

Answer 4

consider to be unworthy of ones consideration

Question 5

resolutely

Answer 5

firm or determined

Question 6

unscrupulous

Answer 6

not honest or fair; having or showing no moral principles;

Question 7

subdued

Answer 7

Quiet and rather reflective or depressed

Question 8

vociferous

Answer 8

showing strong feeling; making a loud & confused noise

Question 9

harangue

Answer 9

pompous speech with strong feeling

Question 10

nonchalant

Answer 10

unconcerned or indifferent

Question 11

prominent

Answer 11

important

Question 12

imprecations

Answer 12

a spoken curse

Question 13

undaunted

Answer 13

not intimidated or discouraged

Question 14

sagacious

Answer 14

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement

Question 15

impudent

Answer 15

not showing another person due respect

Question 16

melancholy

Answer 16

feeling of pensive sadness

Question 17

reiterated

Answer 17

saying something again for emphasis or clarity

Question 18

floundering

Answer 18

struggle

Question 19

vindication

Answer 19

action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion

Question 20

beseeched

Answer 20

ask someone urgently to do something; implore; entreat