English 10B Vocab 1

Question 1

Afterthought

Answer 1

an item or thing that is thought of or added later

Question 2

Idle

Answer 2

Avoiding work, lazy

Question 3

Wretched

Answer 3

In a very unhappy or unfortunate state

Question 4

Exclaimed

Answer 4

Cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain

Question 5

Consent

Answer 5

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Question 6

Pith

Answer 6

Spongy while tissue lining the rind of an orange, lemon, and other citrus fruits

Question 7

In Spite Of

Answer 7

without being affected by the particular factor mentioned

Question 8

Domesticate

Answer 8

tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet for farm produce

Question 9

Vex

Answer 9

Make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters

Question 10

Sorrow

Answer 10

A feeling off deep distress caused by loss, disappointed, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others

Question 11

Talons

Answer 11

A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey

Question 12

Repent

Answer 12

Feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin

Question 13

Maiden

Answer 13

A girl or young woman, especially an unmarried one

Question 14

Guise

Answer 14

An external form, appearance, or manner or presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something

Question 15

Slew

Answer 15

Kill (a person or animal) in a violent way