List 8 Quizs

lineage-N.

• decent in a direct line from an ancestor

• a group of unrelated individuals

• a historical event in a family

• a type of genetic mutation

loquacious-ADJ.

What does it mean?

• given to excessive talking

• characterized by silence

• tending to be rude

• having a quiet demeanor

lugubrious-ADJ.

What does it mean?

• exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful

• cheerful and lively

• calm and peaceful

• bright and colorful

libation-N.

• a beverage; archaic; the act of pouring out a liquid as a religous offering

• a type of ancient musical instrument

• a ceremonial dance performed during festivals

• a form of written communication in ancient times

languid-ADJ.

What does it mean?

• sluggish

• energetic

• vibrant

• lively

luminary-N.

What does it mean?

• one who is notable in a particular field

• a type of celestial body

• a person who is very bright

• a source of light

malestrom-N.

• a powerful whirlpool; turmoil

• a powerful whirlpool; turmoil

• a calm sea

• a type of fish

masticate-V.

• to chew; to soften by crushing

• to swallow whole

• to grind into powder

• to dissolve in liquid

lambent-ADJ.

• softly bright; flickering

• dark and gloomy

• harsh and bright

• steady and unchanging

manacle-N.

• a handcuff; a restraint

• a type of shoe

• a musical instrument

• a cooking utensil