Vocab List 16 Quizs

Symposium

• n. - a meeting concerning a certain topic

• n. - a type of musical composition

• n. - a formal dinner party

• n. - a scientific experiment

Somnambulist

• n. - sleepwalker

• n. - dreamer

• n. - night owl

• n. - insomniac

Spectrum

• n. - a wide range

• n. - a narrow focus

• n. - a single point

• n. - a limited selection

Tantalize

• v. - to tease by keeping a desired object out of reach

• v. - to satisfy a craving completely

• v. - to confuse or bewilder someone

• v. - to encourage someone to pursue a goal

Sinewy

• adj. - weak; fragile

• adj. - strong; tough

• adj. - soft; delicate

• adj. - thin; slender

Silhouette

• a. A bright image against a dark background

• b. A dark image against a light background

• c. A colorful painting

• d. A type of shadow puppet

Sibilant

• adj - producing a hissing sound

• adj - producing a loud bang

• adj - producing a soft whisper

• adj - producing a sharp cry

Seraph

• n. - a demon

• n. - an angel

• n. - a human

• n. - a spirit

Soporific

• adj - producing sleep

• adj - causing excitement

• adj - inducing hunger

• adj - promoting alertness

Taciturn

• adj. - talkative

• adj. - silent

• adj. - cheerful

• adj. - loud