WH VOCAB

Question 1

Abhor

Answer 1

to loathe, detest, despise

Question 2

Absolve

Answer 2

to forgive, free from blame

Question 3

Apparition

Answer 3

a ghostly figure; an unexpected or unusual sight

Question 4

Ardently

Answer 4

passionately, enthusiastically, fervently

Question 5

Austere

Answer 5

stern, strict, unadorned

Question 6

Brazen

Answer 6

shameless, defiant

Question 7

Chide

Answer 7

to scold, express disapproval

Question 8

Contrive

Answer 8

to devise, plan, or manage; to form in an artistic manner

Question 9

Deign

Answer 9

to do something beneath one’s dignity; to stoop

Question 10

Forlorn

Answer 10

hopeless, despairing; dreary, deserted; unhappy

Question 11

Impalpable

Answer 11

unreal, intangible

Question 12

Impertinent

Answer 12

rude, audacious

Question 13

Infatuate

Answer 13

to become strongly or foolishly attached to, inspired with foolish passion, or overly in love

Question 14

Interpose

Answer 14

to come between

Question 15

Laconic

Answer 15

using few words

Question 16

Malady

Answer 16

illness

Question 17

Malignity

Answer 17

evil or aggressive malice; something that produces death

Question 18

Morose

Answer 18

gloomy, sad, surly

Question 19

Pensive

Answer 19

thoughtful

Question 20

Provincial

Answer 20

rustic, unsophisticated, limited in scope

Question 21

Repose

Answer 21

to relax or rest; to lie dead

Question 22

Reprobate

Answer 22

morally unprincipled person

Question 23

Sagacity

Answer 23

shrewdness, intelligence

Question 24

Sallow

Answer 24

sickly yellow in color

Question 25

Surmise

Answer 25

an educated guess

Question 26

Usurper

Answer 26

one who seizes by force or without right

Question 27

Vapid

Answer 27

dull, tasteless

Question 28

Vehement

Answer 28

strong, urgent

Question 29

Vigilant

Answer 29

attentive, watchful

Question 30

Vindictive

Answer 30

disposed to seek revenge