Vocab. 2

Question 0

Aberration: example sentence; n

Answer 0

Superheroes are often aberrations to be either feared or adored by the people based on how they protect or threaten the regular people.

Question 1

Aberration: definition

Answer 1

1) deviation from what is considered normal

2) lapse in mental state or thought processes

Question 2

Akimbo: definition

Answer 2

Hands on hips, elbows out

Question 3

Akimbo: example sentence; adj

Answer 3

Heroes are often imagined in akimbo stances, from Superman to firemen, because the pose portrays confidence in having the head and chest up, and a commanding and powerful presence with the hands on hips and elbows out.

Question 4

Lassitude: definition

Answer 4

State of exhaustion, absolute tiredness

Question 5

Lassitude: example sentence; n

Answer 5

My brother has been in such a lassitude state during training for National Guard that he has fallen asleep mid-sentence standing up.

Question 6

Licentious: definition

Answer 6

Lacking moral discipline or restraint; often negative &/or sexual

Question 7

Licentious: example sentence; adj

Answer 7

Many late night comedies are licentious because their audience is mostly tired &/or stressed parents who need their down time; the innocent kids should be in bed.

Question 8

Muse: definition

Answer 8

1) to ponder

2) 9 Muses of the arts in Greek mythology

Question 9

Muse: example sentence; v/n

Answer 9

When most people stare into space they are musing over something personal which may seem far away and confusing or complex.

Question 10

Pecuniary: definition

Answer 10

Pertaining to money; financial

Question 11

Pecuniary: example sentence; adj

Answer 11

In my personal finance class, we learn about pecuniary goals and how to save and budget for them.

Question 12

Plight: definition

Answer 12

Difficult situation or circumstance

Question 13

Plight: example sentence; n

Answer 13

Romeo and Juliet have a great plight in the end of their story because of miscommunication and their overwhelming love which tragically leads to death.

Question 14

Presumptuous: definition

Answer 14

Excessively forward or confidant, almost arrogant

Question 15

Presumptuous: example sentence; adj

Answer 15

In Anglo-Saxon times, heroes had to be presumptuous and show their confidence so that their stories would be remembered.

Question 16

Subversive: definition

Answer 16

Intending to destroy, ruin, overthrow, undermine, etc.

Question 17

Subversive: example sentence; adj

Answer 17

Often in fairytales, the villain is a subversive character motivated by their hate or desired revenge against a throne, family, or hero.

Question 18

Vacuous: definition

Answer 18

Lacking substance, stupid, purposeless, empty (in meaning), etc.

Question 19

Vacuous: example sentence; adj

Answer 19

Many heroes begin by feeling vacuous, but later come to see their own importance and the value and purpose of their helpers.