Vocab Test #1 (Complex Sentences)

Question 1

Brazen

Answer 1

adj.
Unrestrained by a sense of shame; rudely bold
Because of his brazen attitude, David wasn’t liked amongst his peers.

Question 2

Compunction

Answer 2

n.
A strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt
When compunction set in, Mary decided to return the stolen necklace.

Question 3

Din

Answer 3

n.
A jumble of loud, usually discordant sounds.
As soon as the din sounded, John woke up from his nap.

Question 4

Edict

Answer 4

n.
A decree or proclamation issued by an authority and having the force of law.
Due to the court’s edict, the children could not be out past 6:00.

Question 5

Indiscretion

Answer 5

n.
The lack of the quality of showing self-restraint in speech and behavior
Just in case Jacob handles the situation with great indiscretion, Mrs. Barnes was ready with a back up plan.

Question 6

Perquisites

Answer 6

n.
A payment, profit, or benefit received in addition to a regular wage or salary, especially when due or expected.
When the perquisites were all given out, John became confused as to why he didn’t receive one.

Question 7

Sepulcher

Answer 7

n.
A burial vault
Before they visited the sepulcher, their mother told them to handle themselves respectfully.

Question 8

Suppliant

Answer 8

n.
A person who asks humbly or earnestly, as by praying
Even though the suppliant prayed daily, his life was still full of tragedy.

Question 9

Tumult

Answer 9

n.
A great noise, as of a crowd
Because of the tumult of the crowd, Jane couldn’t sleep that night.

Question 10

Marauding

Answer 10

v.
To rove and raid in search of plunder.
With the pirates marauding though the city, Peter could go on with his plan.