Vocabulary words

Question 1

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening

Answer 1

ominous

Question 2

Promising future success; favorable

Answer 2

auspicious

Question 3

Deserted of people or feeling of showing misery, unhappiness, or loneliness

Answer 3

desolate

Question 4

Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

Answer 4

irresolute

Question 5

Serious or immediate danger

Answer 5

peril

Question 6

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time or deep reflective thought

Answer 6

contemplation

Question 7

Showing or acting with careful attention to detail

Answer 7

fastidiously

Question 8

(of sounds) harsh and jarring because of lack of harmony

Answer 8

discordant

Question 9

Enemies

Answer 9

adversaries

Question 10

Assuming power or authority without justification- commanding or assertive

Answer 10

imperious

Question 11

Looking or sounding sad and dismal- gloomy or sad

Answer 11

lugubrious

Question 12

Excite the senses or desires of someone

Answer 12

tantalizing

Question 13

Hardship; misfortune

Answer 13

adversity

Question 14

Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

Answer 14

dwindle

Question 15

Expression of disappointment

Answer 15

reproach

Question 16

An honor meant to show respect

Answer 16

tribute

Question 17

Irregular; not steady

Answer 17

intermittent

Question 18

Infuse

Answer 18

fill