LAL 8 Vocabulary Quiz #3 Study Guide Honors

Depicted

show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form. portray in words; describe.

oblong

a shape that is longer in one direction than the other, typically rectangular.

consternation

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

synchronizing

the act of causing things to happen at the same time or rate.

pedestrian

A person who travels on foot

ceaseless

Without stop or pause

alibi

An excuse, especially to avoid blame

halt

to stop or pause

concussion

a hard blow or collision. a condition resulting from the stunning, damaging, or shattering effects of a hard blow.

tendencies

A natural disposition or habit

savagely

in a fierce, violent, and uncontrolled manner.

savored

taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it completely.

resilient

of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

calibrated

carefully assessed, set, or adjusted.

seldom

not often; rarely.

distinguishable

clear enough to be recognized or identified as different; discernible.

cower

crouch down in fear.

vigilance

the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

manifest

Reveal its presence or come to be

ebb

A flowing backward or away; decline

revue

a light theatrical entertainment consisting of a series of short sketches, songs, and dances, typically dealing satirically with topical issues.

murmur

To speak in a low tone or indistinctly

compounded

make up (a composite whole); constitute.

immense

extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

seizing

a length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying.

vague

of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

hindrances

a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

contrived

deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.

meagerness

lack of quantity or quality; inadequacy.

neutralizing

render (something) ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect.

wince

give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.

intermittent

Stopping and starting irregularly

specimen

A typical example

repercussions

an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

regressive

To move backward from progression/ revert to an earlier time

slackening

make or become slack.

tumultuous

making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.

solemn

formal and dignified.

impediment

a hindrance or obstruction in doing something.