Lit Vocab Quiz II

Quiz

Befoul

to make dirty or unclean.

Brandish

to wave or flourish something, typically a weapon, as a threat or in excitement.

Contemptuous

showing deep hatred or disapproval.

Cordon

a line or circle of people preventing access in or out of a certain area.

Crepitation

a (faint) cracking or rattling sound.

Decorum

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; proper etiquette.

Demure

reserved, modest, or shy in behavior (typically a woman)

Illusive

Something that is hard to understand, not what it seems or sneaky.

Impervious

not allowing fluid to pass through; unaffected by external influences.

Incantation

a series of words said as a magic spell or charm.

Lamentation

the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

Leviathan

a large sea monster or creature, often symbolizing chaos and power in literature.

Malevolent

having or showing a desire to do evil to others.

Plinth

a course of brick or stone, often a projecting one, along the base of a wall.

Runnel

an artificial underground passage, built through a hill, under a building, road, or river.

Rebuke

to voice strong displeasure or condemnation because of their conduct or behavior.

Sneer

When someone uses a disdainful expression, retort, or tone of voice. 

Solemnity

being serious with respect.

Tremulous

shaking or quivering slightly.

Traverse

something that lies across or crosses.

Unhandily

In a clumsy or awkward manner.

Ululation

A common cultural response to death heard during funerals, typically a howling or wailing sound. Ulutation is full of emotion and oftentimes mournful.