The Book Thief

Question 1

intonations

Answer 1

the rise and fall of a voice in speaking. The pitch pattern of a sentence.

Question 2

alluding

Answer 2

to refer casually or indirectly

Question 3

septic

Answer 3

infected

Question 4

jocular

Answer 4

given to, intended for joking

Question 5

skepticism

Answer 5

questioning attitude; doubtful, questionable thoughts

Question 6

euphoric

Answer 6

feeling of well-being and happiness

Question 7

innate

Answer 7

belonging to; within you; born with you

Question 8

diabolical

Answer 8

cruel or wicked

Question 9

eccentric

Answer 9

irregular; erratic; odd

Question 10

archetype

Answer 10

things of the same kind

Question 11

placidity

Answer 11

pleasantly calm or peaceful

Question 12

immutable

Answer 12

changeless

Question 13

gravity

Answer 13

serious or dignified nature

Question 14

sadistic

Answer 14

enjoyment in being cruel

Question 15

self-deprecation

Answer 15

excessively modest; low self-esteem

Question 16

machinations

Answer 16

plots; acts of plotting

Question 17

dour

Answer 17

sullen; gloomy

Question 18

pallid

Answer 18

pale

Question 19

fumigated

Answer 19

to expose to smoke or fumes

Question 20

microcosm

Answer 20

a little world

Question 21

epitome

Answer 21

a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class; perfect example

Question 22

idyllic

Answer 22

simple or rustic time

Question 23

paradox

Answer 23

a statement or preposition that seems self-contradictory, but may be true

Question 24

premonition

Answer 24

a forewarning

Question 25

resolute

Answer 25

firmly resolved or determined

Question 26

awry

Answer 26

away from the expected; wrong; different from what was expected

Question 27

awry

Answer 27

crooked; far from expected

Question 28

nonplussed

Answer 28

puzzled completely