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Vocab Lost #3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Illegible | Unable to read |
| Bask | Expose oneself to warmth and light, as for relaxation |
| Strenuous | Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance |
| Acquit | Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges |
| Inquest | An investigation into the cause of an unexpected death |
| Arrogant | Having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance |
| Disposal | The power to use something or someone |
| Legality | Lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a statute |
| Lax | Without rigor or strictness |
| Righteousness | The quality of adhering to moral principles |
| As the crow flies | By the shortest and most direct route |
| Crony | A close friend of associate |
| Venture | An undertaking with an uncertain outcome |
| Vague | Not clearly understood or expressed |
| Bleary | Tired to the point of exhaustion |
| Conscientious | Characterized by extreme care and great effort |
| Scrutinize | Look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail |
| Whim | An odd or fanciful or capricious idea |
| Plaintively | In a manner expressing sorrow |
| Recumbent | Lying down; in a position of comfort or rest |