Vocabulary 7

Question 1

Colloquy

Answer 1

A formal conversation.

Question 2

Contiguity

Answer 2

Being so near that it is touching.

Question 3

Cumber

Answer 3

To hold back.

Question 4

Denizen

Answer 4

A plant or animal that is naturalized in a region.

Question 5

Devoid

Answer 5

Completely wanting or lacking.

Question 6

Enigma

Answer 6

Something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained.

Question 7

Epoch

Answer 7

A period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
“the Victorian epoch”
synonyms:

Question 8

Harrow

Answer 8

An implement consisting of a heavy frame set with teeth or tines that is dragged over plowed land to break up clods, remove weeds, and cover seed.

Question 9

Impute

Answer 9

Attribute credit to.

Question 10

Inscrutable

Answer 10

Of an obscure nature.

Question 11

Machination

Answer 11

A crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends.

Question 12

Malign

Answer 12

Speak unfavorably about.

Question 13

Misanthrope

Answer 13

Someone who dislikes people in general.

Question 14

Pensive

Answer 14

Deeply or seriously thoughtful.

Question 15

Primeval

Answer 15

Having existed from the beginning.

Question 16

Purport

Answer 16

Appear or claim to be doing something. (She is not the person she purports to be).

Question 17

Satiate

Answer 17

Fill to satisfaction.

Question 18

Sedulous

Answer 18

Marked by care and persistent effort.

Question 19

Tinge

Answer 19

Color lightly.

Question 20

Upbraid

Answer 20

Express criticism towards.