Vocab Quiz #7,8

Question 1

Decode

Answer 1

To discover the under lying meaning of (v)

Question 2

Demure

Answer 2

Modest, reserved, or serious (adj)

Question 3

Entrails

Answer 3

The inner workings of something (n)

Question 4

Epistemic

Answer 4

Of or relating to knowledge or knowing ( adj)

Question 5

Faun

Answer 5

A figure in Román mythology similar to but gentler than the satyr, a goat (n)

Question 6

Hedonism

Answer 6

The doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life. (N)

Question 7

Laudatory

Answer 7

Of relating to, or expressing praise. (Adj)

Question 8

Matriculate

Answer 8

To enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university )v)

Question 9

Nettle

Answer 9

To arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance or anger. (V)

Question 10

Plaudit

Answer 10

Enthusiastic approval (n)

Question 11

Purloin

Answer 11

To appropriate wrongfully and often by a breach of trust (v)

Question 12

Sentinel

Answer 12

A guard, especially a soldier standing guard at a passage way. (N)

Question 13

Talon

Answer 13

To claw of an animal; a human finger of a hand; an object shaped like. Heel or claw. (N)

Question 14

Tarnish

Answer 14

To detract from the good quality of.
(V)