Unit 1 Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the term "Awry"?

• giving an impression of vague unworldliness

• (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

• away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.

• a doorway, gate, or other entrance, especially a large and imposing one

What is the meaning of the term "Monotone"?

• say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner

• inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

• (of a voice or other sound) unchanging in pitch; without intonation or expressiveness.

• a quiet voice, so as not to be overheard

What is the meaning of the term "Garbed"?

• dress in distinctive clothes

• dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

• make (a sound) with one's voice

• a reddish-brown color

What is the meaning of the term "Snivel"?

• dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

• serving no practical purpose or result

• dress in distinctive clothes

• cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way.

What is the meaning of the term "Dread"?

• of the bright green color of lush grass

• a doorway, gate, or other entrance, especially a large and imposing one

• anticipate with great apprehension or fear.

• giving an impression of vague unworldliness

What is the meaning of the term "sotto voce"?

• a quiet voice, so as not to be overheard

• (of a voice or other sound) unchanging in pitch; without intonation or expressiveness.

• tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

• serving no practical purpose or result

What is the meaning of the term "Auburn"?

• dress in distinctive clothes

• a reddish-brown color

• childishly silly and trivial

• dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

What is the meaning of the term "Portal"?

• say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner

• anticipate with great apprehension or fear.

• a doorway, gate, or other entrance, especially a large and imposing one

• (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

What is the meaning of the term "Puerile"?

• a reddish-brown color

• childishly silly and trivial

• make (a sound) with one's voice

• dress in distinctive clothes

What is the meaning of the term "Verdant"?

• settle or lie comfortably within or against something

• too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

• of the bright green color of lush grass

• cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way