Vocab 2.1

Question 1

galvanism

Answer 1

electricity produced by chemical reactions; sometimes used for medical therapy

Question 2

progeny

Answer 2

a descendant or offspring

Question 3

phenomena

Answer 3

something that is impressive or extraordinary; a wonder

Question 4

ardent

Answer 4

expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling

Question 5

fortitude

Answer 5

mental or emotional strength when facing difficulties

Question 6

assail

Answer 6

to attack vigorously or violently

Question 7

capacious

Answer 7

capable of holding much; spacious, roomy

Question 8

marvelous

Answer 8

improbable or incredible

Question 9

zeitgeist

Answer 9

the spirit of the time; general thought/tastes/ideas that characterize a time period

Question 10

capitulate

Answer 10

to surrender or to give up resistance

Question 11

emaciated

Answer 11

abnormally thin due to starvation or disease

Question 12

gnash

Answer 12

to grind or strike teeth together, especially in rage or pain

Question 13

impertinent

Answer 13

intrusive or presumptuous

Question 14

conciliate

Answer 14

to overcome hostility or mistrust

Question 15

minute

Answer 15

extremely small or of minor importance

Question 16

paroxysm

Answer 16

a sudden, uncontrollable outburst (of emotion,, coughing, laughter, violence, etc.)

Question 17

fastidious

Answer 17

excessively particular or demanding; hard to please

Question 18

intuitive

Answer 18

having direct perception or quick insight

Question 19

deduce

Answer 19

to derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed

Question 20

ameliorate

Answer 20

to make better or more bearable