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WorksheetsChapter 1: The Story of the Door Vocab Quizs
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
coquetry
behavior that is meant to attract attention or flirt with others
a type of dance characterized by quick movements
a style of painting that emphasizes realism
a method of cooking that involves slow heating
catholicity
having a narrow focus or limited interests
having wide interests or open-mindedness; being interested in many different things
being indifferent to various subjects
having a strong preference for one particular area
harpies
Mythical creatures that are part woman and part bird, often depicted as evil.
Friendly spirits that help lost travelers find their way.
Beautiful maidens who sing to lure sailors to safety.
Guardians of the underworld who protect the gates of Hades.
pedantically
too concerned with small details or rules; showing off knowledge in a boring way
having a casual and relaxed attitude
being overly enthusiastic about a subject
focusing on the big picture rather than details
apace
slowly; at a leisurely pace
quickly; fast
gradually; over time
carefully; with caution
quaintly
in a modern and stylish way
in an old-fashioned or charming way
in a loud and boisterous manner
in a dull and uninteresting way
austere
very simple, serious, or strict in manner or appearance
rich and elaborate in design
playful and cheerful in demeanor
lively and extravagant in style
proprieties
accepted rules of proper or polite behavior
a type of formal dress code
a set of legal regulations
a collection of historical artifacts
eminently
very, to a high degree, extremely
somewhat
barely
not at all
emulously
trying hard to be as good as or better than someone else; competitively
showing indifference or lack of interest
acting in a friendly and supportive manner
being overly cautious and hesitant
