English II, Unit 1 Test: Elements of Language Vocab

astray

away from the correct path or direction

excursion

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

ineradicable

unable to be destroyed or removed

oblige

make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action

bewilder

to confuse or puzzle completely; perplex

placid

pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; serenely quiet or undisturbed

afflict

cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble greatly or grievously

exalt

hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of

hasten

be quick to do something

importunity

persistence, especially to the point of annoyance

tumultuous

making a loud, confused noise; uproarious; excited, confused, or disorderly