Vocab SHORT STORIES

Question 1

Endeavored

Answer 1

To work hard, try, or strive for something (v)

Question 2

Falteringly

Answer 2

To do something in a weakened or unsteady way (adv)

Question 3

Delusion

Answer 3

A belief that isn’t true; a false idea, perhaps caused by mental illness (n)

Question 4

Anxiety

Answer 4

Fear or nervousness about what might happen (n)

Question 5

Tranquil

Answer 5

Quiet and peaceful (adj)

Question 6

Placid

Answer 6

Not easily excited or upset; calm (adj)

Question 7

Blissful

Answer 7

Extremely or completely happy or content (adj)

Question 8

Luxuriate

Answer 8

To enjoy something appealing rich and relaxing (v)

Question 9

Frantic

Answer 9

Feeling/showing fear and worry; having a lot of wild and hurried activity (adj)

Question 10

Hysterically

Answer 10

Done in an extreme, uncontrolled way due to strong emotions (adv)

Question 11

Congealed

Answer 11

To have become thick or solid (v)

Question 12

Trifle

Answer 12

Something lacking much value or importance (n)

Question 13

Exasperated

Answer 13

To have been made very angry or annoyed (v/adj)

Question 14

Consoling

Answer 14

Making someone feel less sad or disappointed (v)

Question 15

Premises

Answer 15

A building or land that something exists on; a statement or idea believed to be true and therefore accepted in an argument (n)

Question 16

Appalled

Answer 16

Shocked, fearful, or disgusted (adj)

Question 17

Flustered

Answer 17

Nervous and confused (adj)

Question 18

Menaces

Answer 18

Something dangerous, threatening, or possibly harmful

Question 19

Subservient

Answer 19

(Too) willing to obey another; less important than someone else (adj)

Question 20

Rapport

Answer 20

A harmonious relationship (n)

Question 21

Superficial

Answer 21

Shallow; concerned only with what is obvious or apparent (adj)

Question 22

Premeditated

Answer 22

Planned in advance (adj)

Question 23

Sadism

Answer 23

Enjoyment that one gets from causing pain or being violent or cruel (n)