Ender's Game (Ch. 8-15)

Question 1

settlement in which 2 sides agree to accept less than they wanted

Answer 1

Compromised

Question 2

systematically

Answer 2

Methodically

Question 3

success designed to impress people

Answer 3

Ostentatiously

Question 4

to twist things together

Answer 4

Entwined

Question 5

to take unfair advantage of

Answer 5

Exploit

Question 6

appearing calm and unconcerned

Answer 6

Nonchalance

Question 7

to defend an argument or position

Answer 7

Entrenched

Question 8

submission to the wishes of another person

Answer 8

Deference

Question 9

disguised or hidden identity

Answer 9

Incognito

Question 10

careful not to embarrass or upset others

Answer 10

Discreet

Question 11

to put somebody in an isolated place

Answer 11

Sequester

Question 12

severely critical and scornful

Answer 12

Scathing

Question 13

having a distinguished reputation

Answer 13

Prestigious

Question 14

an act of compromising in some way

Answer 14

Concession

Question 15

displaying physical or mental skill

Answer 15

Adroitly

Question 16

causing disagreement within a group so that it is likely to split

Answer 16

Divisive

Question 17

to break down an obstruction

Answer 17

Breached

Question 18

not able to be seen or heard distinctly

Answer 18

Obscure

Question 19

able to think quickly and with skill

Answer 19

Agile

Question 20

political independence and self-government

Answer 20

Autonomy

Question 21

shocking and morally unacceptable

Answer 21

Unconscionable

Question 22

a violent or noisy commotion

Answer 22

Tumult

Question 23

hard to interpret because not expressing anything obviously

Answer 23

Inscrutable

Question 24

the wearing away of a surface, typically by friction or abrasion

Answer 24

Attrition

Question 25

ill-tempered or sulky

Answer 25

Petulant

Question 26

a strong, violent retaliation

Answer 26

Reprisals

Question 27

to increase in amount or value

Answer 27

Accrued