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English 11 Vocab #4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Fervent (adj.) | having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm. Synonyms: passionate, intense, ardent |
| Gratuitous (adj.) | uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted. Synonyms: unnecessary, uncalled-for, unwarranted |
| Opaque (adj.) | not able to be seen through; not transparent. Synonyms: unclear, cloudy, non-transparent |
| Poignant (adj.) | evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. Synonyms: moving, touching, heartbreaking |
| Quell (v.) | to put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force. Synonyms: suppress, subdue, crush |
| Superfluous (adj.) | unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. Synonyms: extra, redundant, unnecessary |