TKAM Chapters 24-31 Vocabulary

What is the meaning of 'fatalistic'?

• accepting that everything that happens is inevitable

• believing in constant change and unpredictability

• thinking that hard work always changes fate

• assuming that nothing can be predicted

What is the meaning of 'ruefully'?

• in a manner expressing pain or sorrow

• with great excitement and joy

• in a confused or disorganized way

• with complete indifference

What is the meaning of 'wry'?

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• extremely joyful

• completely serious

• deeply confused

What is the meaning of 'adamant'?

• impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, or reason

• easily influenced by others

• open to negotiation

• quick to change one's mind

What is the meaning of 'stolid'?

• having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

• extremely talkative and sociable

• easily excited or agitated

• showing great enthusiasm or passion

What is the meaning of 'sordid'?

• morally degraded

• extremely clean

• very generous

• highly intelligent

What is the meaning of 'impertinence'?

• the trait of being rude and inclined to take liberties

• the quality of being patient and tolerant

• the act of showing gratitude

• the state of being extremely careful

What is the meaning of 'duress'?

• compulsory force or threat

• a type of legal document

• a peaceful negotiation

• an act of kindness

What is the meaning of 'squalor'?

• sordid dirtiness

• great wealth

• peaceful silence

• bright cleanliness

What is the meaning of 'bellows'?

• a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air

• a type of musical instrument

• a kind of bird

• a traditional dance