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2021-2022 LITERATURE
WOBP Test #2 Vocab & Comprehension
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| retort (v) | to answer in a sharp or mean way |
| nonchalance (n) | showing cool lack of concern; acting like you don't care |
| authority (n) | the right or power to enforce laws or obedience |
| monotonous (adj) | unvarying in tone or pitch; repetitiously dull |
| solemn (adj) | serious, earnest, grave |
| invalid (n) | one who is deprived of strength or ability by illness or injury |
| impulsive (adj) | doing something without thinking about the consequences; spontaneous |
| testimony (n) | a declaration by a witness under oath |
| chagrin (n) | a feeling of embarrassment; mortification |
| anguish (n) | great suffering as from worry, grief, or pain |
| reverence (n) | profound awe or respect |
| inquiry (n) | a close examination of a matter in search of information or the truth; to question someone |
| deliberate (adj) | done on purpose; intentional |
| scarce (adj) | hard to find; short in supply; rare |
| acquainted (adj) | known or familiar |
| BE SURE TO STUDY YOUR QUESTIONS/ANSWERS FOR CHPS 11-21 IN ADDITION TO THIS VOCABULARY. |