Woolfe vocab quiz

queer

differing in some way from what is usual or normal

hornet (in the sky)

military aircraft

hornet (in the mind)

terror, panic, or a plague

to compel

to force someone to do something

rattle

a sound similar to a series of quickly repeated knocks

to damp

slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable

tea-table

Small table used for serving tea

contempt

a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something

to whirl

to (cause something to) turn around in circles

seeds (of truth)

the beginning or cause of something

tyranny

government by a ruler or small group of people who have unlimited power over the people in their country or state and use it unfairly and cruelly

subconscious

the part of your mind that notices and remembers information when you are not actively trying to do so, and influences your behavior even though you do not realize it

chambers (of the mind)

specific areas within the brain that serve distinct functions

imperative

extremely important or urgent

dread

extreme fear or anxiety about something that is going to happen or might happen