Quizs Refugee Week 4 Vocabulary

unison (n)

• performance or utterance of action or speech at the same time

• a type of musical harmony

• a disagreement in speech

• a solo performance

distraught (adj)

• a state of calm and peace

• deeply upset and agitated

• feeling joyful and content

• confused and uncertain

coda (n)

• a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure of the piece

• a type of musical instrument

• a rhythmic pattern used in music composition

• a musical term for a repeated section

listless (adj)

• characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit

• full of enthusiasm and energy

• exhibiting a strong desire to engage

• marked by excessive activity and excitement

disembark (v)

• to board a ship or aircraft

• to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

• to travel by sea

• to navigate through the air

bleary (adj)

• Definition: unfocused or filmy from sleep or tiredness

• Definition: bright and alert

• Definition: energetic and lively

• Definition: clear and sharp

mutineers (pl. n)

• people who follow orders without question

• people who rebel or refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority

• people who are loyal to their leaders

• people who are in charge of a military operation

perpetual (adj)

• a. lasting for a limited time

• b. never ending or changing

• c. subject to frequent change

• d. occurring at regular intervals

bristled (v)

• to react angrily or defensively

• to become smooth and shiny

• to express joy and happiness

• to remain calm and composed

bail (v)

• to remove water from a boat using a container

• to secure a release from jail

• to provide financial support

• to abandon a project