Vocab Quiz 1

sluicing (v)(1)

wash/rinse freely with a stream/shower of water

blighted (v)(3)

have a severely possibly harmful effect on

regalia (pl.)(n)(4)

emblems/insignia of royalty, especially the crown/scepter/other objects for coronation

anachronism (n)(9)

thing belonging/appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially an obviously old-fashioned thing

hedonistic (adj)(9)

engaged in pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent

ardent (adj)(13)

enthusiastic/passionate

anguish (adj)(17)

experiencing/expressing severe mental/physical pain/suffering

stoically (adv)(29)

without showing one/s feelings/complaining ab pain/hardship

deterrent (n)(71)

thing that discourages/intended to discourage someone from doing smth

solemnly (adv)(71)

formal/dignified manner; with deep sincerity

gesticulating (v)(85)

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, to emphasize ones words

tumult (n)(118)

loud/confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

exulting (adj)(118)

feeling/showing elation/jubilation

brazenly (adv)(132)

in a bold/shameless way

censure (v)(140)

express severe disapproval of smth/someone, especially in a formal statement

pragmatic (adj)(156)

dealing w things sensibly/realistically in a way that is based on practice rather than theoretical considerations

subjugated (v)(160)

brought under domination/control, especially by conquest; made someone/smth subordinate to

shrewdly (adv)(186)

in a way that shows sharp judgmental power

transfixed (v)(206)

cause someone to become motionless w horror/wonder/astonishment