Chpt:12 Vocab

Question 1

Rheumatism

Answer 1

Any inflammation or pain in the; joints, muscles, or fibrous tissues.

Question 2

Trepidation

Answer 2

A feeling of FEAR about something that may happen

Question 3

Stentorian

Answer 3

(Correlated to a persons voice) loud and powerful

Question 4

Destitute

Answer 4

without the basic necessities of life

Question 5

Augmented

Answer 5

Having been made greater in size or value.

Question 6

Shrewd:

Answer 6

Sharp powers of Judgement; smart, intelligent

Question 7

Solemnity

Answer 7

The state or quality of being serious or dignified(showing serious manner that is worthy of of respect)

Question 8

Guttural

Answer 8

(Of speech or sound) produced in the throats harsh sounding.

Question 9

Sanctimonious

Answer 9

Making a show of being morally superior towards others

Question 10

Multitude

Answer 10

A large number

Question 11

Efface

Answer 11

Erase (a mark) from a surface

Question 12

Furtive

Answer 12

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, because of a guilt that discovery would lead to trouble.

Question 13

Inquiries

Answer 13

Asking for more information

Question 14

Adroitly

Answer 14

In a clever or skillful way (slick)

Question 15

Vehemence:

Answer 15

A display of strong feelings; Passion

Question 16

Facetious

Answer 16

Treating a serious issue, with deliberately inappropriate humor

Question 17

Commingle

Answer 17

Mix;Blend

Question 18

Prudent:

Answer 18

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Question 19

Cardinal:

Answer 19

Of the greatest importance; Fundamental

Question 20

Sabbatical:

Answer 20

A period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel.