Book 10 Lesson 1 Vocabulary

Define ASPERITY...

• A measure of the hardness of a material
• A type of cloud formation
• Harshness or sharpness of tone
• A method of cooking

Define BANE...

• A cause of great distress or annoyance
• A type of flower
• A famous actor
• A type of food

Define BUFFOON...

• A person who behaves comically or foolishly
• A type of musical instrument
• A species of tropical bird
• A style of painting

Define DOLEFUL...

• Full of joy and happiness
• Expressing great anger
• Expressing sorrow; mournful
• Being indifferent or unresponsive

Define EXTROVERT...

• A person who is outgoing and socially confident
• A person who is shy and reserved
• A person who is indifferent to social interactions
• A person who is introverted and prefers solitude

Define GARISH...

• Excessively or disturbingly vivid
• A type of fish
• A type of fabric
• A type of dance

Define HIERARCHY...

• A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority
• A type of food
• A type of animal
• A type of vehicle

Define IMBUE...

• To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality
• A type of computer software
• A method of cooking
• A type of mathematical equation

Define INSTIGATE...

• To incite or provoke
• To prevent or stop
• To ignore or neglect
• To praise or compliment

Define PENCHANT...

• A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
• A type of writing instrument
• A small, enclosed space
• A type of bird