Vocab Unit 13

Question 1

Blurt

Answer 1

(V.) to say suddenly or without thinking

Question 2

Countenance

Answer 2

(N.) a face, a facial expression; (v.) to tolerate or approve

Question 3

Enchant

Answer 3

(V.) to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell

Question 4

Foster

Answer 4

(V.) to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; (adj.) in the same family but not related by birth

Question 5

Handicraft

Answer 5

(N) work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill

Question 6

Ignite

Answer 6

(V.) to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite

Question 7

Massive

Answer 7

(Adj.) large heavy; great in size or scope

Question 8

Pall

Answer 8

(V.) to lose interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome; (n.) a dark covering, something that conceals

Question 9

Reputable

Answer 9

(Adj.) well thought of, having good reputation

Question 10

Stodgy

Answer 10

(Adj.) dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lump, thick

Question 11

Agitation

Answer 11

A violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm

Question 12

Chronological

Answer 12

Arranged in order of time of occurrence

Question 13

Diminish

Answer 13

To make or become smaller, reduce in size

Question 14

Fluctuate

Answer 14

To change continually; to move up and down

Question 15

Grovel

Answer 15

To humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy

Question 16

Hilarious

Answer 16

Extremely funny, causing loud amusement

Question 17

Magnitude

Answer 17

The great size or importance of something

Question 18

Maternal

Answer 18

Of or like a mother

Question 19

Revere

Answer 19

To love and respect deeply, honor greatly

Question 20

Saga

Answer 20

A narrative of heroic exploits; a long detailed account of