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Holmgren 1.3
Holmgren I Vocab Q3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| dais | a platform raised usually above the floor of a hall or large room to give distinction or prominence to those occupying it |
| solemn solemnly solemnity | formal and dignified; not cheerful or smiling; characterized by deep sincerity |
| contend | to strive or battle for with determination and effort in a contest or against difficulties; assert something as a position in an argument |
| ingratiate ingratiatory ingratiatingly ingratiation | bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them |
| languid languidly languidness languor | displaying or having a disinclination for physical; exertion or effort; very slow and relaxed; weak or faint from illness or fatigue |
| What is Mrs. Holmgren's favorite literary device? | juxtaposition |
| austerely austere austerity | severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; having no comforts or luxuries in living conditions or way of life; having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance |
| disposed | inclined or willing (disposed to+verb); having a specified attitude to or towards (disposed towards) |
| incredulity incredulous incredulously | a withholding or refusal of belief |
| venerable venerably veneration venerate | worthy of honor and respect because of age, character, wisdom, and/or attainments |
| usurper usurp usurpation | to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force |
| What is the name of Mrs. Holmgren's dog? | Metaphor |
| wrangle | to engage in a long and complicated argument, dispute, or controversy |
| providence providential providentially | the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power; timely preparation for future eventualities |
| appalling appallingly appall | horrifying; shocking |
| postulate postulation | suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief |
| scorn scornful scornfully | to express both anger and disgust; to look down on with disrespect |
| eminence eminent eminently | high status, fame, or superiority by reason of rank or office or of personal attainments |
| loftily lofty loftiness | proud, distant, or self-important; of a noble or glorified nature; of impressive height |
| clamber | climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward, typically using both hands and feet |
| permutation permutational | a way, especially one of several possible variations, in which a set or number of things can be ordered or arranged |
| diligently diligent diligence | characterized by care, conscientiousness, and perseverance in carrying out tasks |
| scoff | a mocking expression of scorn, derision, or contempt (scoff at) |
| throng | a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals |
| sinuous sinuously sinuousness | having many curves and turns; bending and moving easily and gracefully |
| stolid stolidly stolidity | calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation; not easily aroused or excited |
| entice enticing enticingly enticement | attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage often through false or exaggerated promises or persuasion; to draw into evil ways |
| inveigle inveiglement | persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery |
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