Hum 5 Vocab Glossary 3 (2024-25)

Question 1

Parapet

Answer 1

A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.

Question 2

Acerbic

Answer 2

Sharp or forthright style of speaking; bitter in taste.

Question 3

Incorrigible

Answer 3

(A person or their tendencies) incapable of being corrected or improved.

Question 4

Abomination

Answer 4

Something regarded with extreme disgust or hatred.

Question 5

Sylvan

Answer 5

Living or located in the woods or forest; of, relating to, or characteristic of the woods or forest.

Question 6

Melee

Answer 6

A confused struggle; especially a hand-to-hand fight among several people.

Question 7

Melodious

Answer 7

Producing or having a pleasant tune.

Question 8

Paraphernalia

Answer 8

a collection of items or equipment used for a specific activity, often seen as unnecessary or extra.

Question 9

Calamity

Answer 9

An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress (a disaster).

Question 10

Pinion

Answer 10

Verb: to disable or restrain someone or something, especially by the binding of arms or wings; Noun: the end section of a bird’s wing.

Question 11

Perturb

Answer 11

To disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; to throw greatly into disorder.

Question 12

Approbation

Answer 12

Approval or praise.

Question 13

Venerable

Answer 13

To be respected, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Question 14

Vicissitude

Answer 14

A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant; alternation between opposite or contrasting things.

Question 15

Jubilant

Answer 15

Feeling or expressing great joy.

Question 16

Corpulent

Answer 16

(a person) Fat, chubby; obese or overweight.