Ellie's Words

Question 1

catalyst

Answer 1

a person or event that quickly causes change or action

Question 2

egregious

Answer 2

very bad and easily noticed

Question 3

ambiguity

Answer 3

something that does not have a single clear meaning

Question 4

carnage

Answer 4

the flesh of slain animals or men

Question 5

simpering

Answer 5

to smile in a way that is not sincere or natural

Question 6

perpetual

Answer 6

continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping

Question 7

dystopia

Answer 7

an imaginary place where people are unhappy and usually afraid because they are not treated fairly

Question 8

inane

Answer 8

lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly

Question 9

holsters

Answer 9

a leather case that you wear on your body and that holds a small gun

Question 10

goaded

Answer 10

someone or something that urges or forces someone to do something

Question 11

indignation

Answer 11

anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

Question 12

ambience

Answer 12

a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing

Question 13

auditing

Answer 13

a complete and careful examination of the financial records of a business or person

Question 14

ornery

Answer 14

easily annoyed or angered

difficult to deal with or control

Question 15

lamenting

Answer 15

to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something

Question 16

gall

Answer 16

bile obtained from an animal and used in the arts or medicine

Question 17

tract

Answer 17

verses of Scripture (as from the Psalms) used between the gradual and the Gospel at some masses (as during penitential seasons)

Question 18

brusquely

Answer 18

talking or behaving in a very direct, brief, and unfriendly way

Question 19

Barometer

Answer 19

an instrument that is used to measure air pressure and predict changes in the weather

Question 20

eloquent

Answer 20

having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively

Question 21

frond

Answer 21

a large, long leaf

Question 22

terrarium

Answer 22

a glass or plastic box that is used for growing plants or keeping small animals indoors

Question 23

industrious

Answer 23

working very hard : not lazy

Question 24

sentimental

Answer 24

based on, showing, or resulting from feelings or emotions rather than reason or thought

Question 25

snit

Answer 25

a state of agitation

Question 26

snivel

Answer 26

to complain or cry in an annoying way

Question 27

atone

Answer 27

to do something good as a way to show that you are sorry about doing something bad

Question 28

ramshackle

Answer 28

in a very bad condition and needing to be repaired

Question 29

arrogance

Answer 29

an insulting way of thinking or behaving that comes from believing that you are better, smarter, or more important than other people

Question 30

meticulous

Answer 30

very careful about doing something in an extremely accurate and exact way

Question 31

partition

Answer 31

a wall or screen that separates one area from another

Question 32

puissant

Answer 32

powerful

Question 33

inadvertent

Answer 33

not intended or planned

Question 34

obtrusive

Answer 34

tending to bother people by appearing where you are not welcome or invited

Question 35

sconce

Answer 35

a light fixture mounted to the wall

Question 36

shuck

Answer 36

the outer covering of a nut or a plant (such as corn)

Question 37

reverent

Answer 37

showing a lot of respect : very respectful

Question 38

scrutinize

Answer 38

to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way

Question 39

derision

Answer 39

the feeling that people express when they criticize and laugh at someone or something in an insulting way

Question 40

amiable

Answer 40

friendly and pleasant

Question 41

velocity

Answer 41

quickness of motion

Question 42

glom

Answer 42

to take or get (something)

Question 43

imbibe

Answer 43

to drink (something)

Question 44

cylindrical

Answer 44

shaped like a cylinder

Question 45

sequitur

Answer 45

the conclusion of an inference : consequence

Question 46

euphemism

Answer 46

a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive

Question 47

discombobulate

Answer 47

to upset, confuse