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Vocab #7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| solicitous | adjective Concerned, caring, attentive or interested. |
| grotesque | adjective Repulsively ugly or disturbing |
| channel | noun A deep area of water that is clearly marked to help boats avoid shallow areas; often connecting two larger bodies of water |
| elude | verb Skillful escape, evade |
| invariably | adverb Always, in every case; without fail |
| placid | adjective still, calm or not easily disturbed; peaceful |
| imperative | adjective Of vital importance |
| baying | verb Barking or howling loudly |
| braggart | noun A person that boasts about achievements or possessions |
| repast | noun A meal, feast or banquet |
| opiate | noun A drug used to relieve pain and induce calm |
| ennui | French noun Boredom, tedium, listlessness |
| futile | adjective Useless, pointless |
| intricate | adjective Very complicated, elaborate, or detailed |
| precariously | adverb With uncertainty, instability |