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Chapters 9-12 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mason | member of a worldwide secret society, whose purpose is mutual aid and fellowship "Many American leaders were members of the group "The Free Masons." |
| Allay | put at rest, quiet " After seeing the scary movie, Hank tried to allay his fears." |
| Garrulous | talking to much, talkative "My sister is garrulous; she just doesn't know when to stop talking." |
| Maudlin | sentimental in a weak silly way, tearfully silly "After seeing the dog trip over it's tail, I felt maudlin." |
| Lassitude | lack of energy, weariness "After days of parties, I had a strong feeling of lassitude." |
| Queue | a line of people, automobiles, ect. " The queue for the movie was very long." |
| Qualm | momentary feeling of faintness or nausea "At the sight of blood, Bonnie felt qualm." |
| Punctilious | very careful and exact; paying strict attention to detail "Teachers must grade tests punctiliously." |
| Animosity | keen hostile feelings; active dislike After she stepped on my toe, I had a strong animosity for her." |
| Sundry | several, various "There were sundry sun-dried tomatoes at their house." |
| Vain | without effect or success "Walter began to punch the wall in vain." |
| Invincible | unable to be conquered; impossible to overcome "That brick wall seemed to be invincible." |
| Lithe | bending easily, supple "The wire was so lithe, he was able to make it into the shape of a butterfly." |
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