English 12 vocabulary quiz words 41-60
Short-answer quiz
 

1Unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has seen or experienced it so often before.

2Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

3"     To attack vigorously or violently: assault.
"     To attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, abuse.

4The temporary acceptance as believable of events or characters that would ordinarily be seen as incredible. This is usually to allow an audience to appreciate works of literature or drama that are exploring unusual ideas.

5To shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish:

6Fearless; intrepid; bold

7To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge

8"     A loud uproar, as from a crowd of people.
"     A vehement expression of desire or dissatisfaction
"     Popular outcry.
"     Any loud and continued noise: the clamor of traffic.

9"     To regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate.

10"     A large, powerful, or violent whirlpool.
"     A restless, disordered, or tumultuous state of affairs

11"     Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
"     Take the place of someone in a position of power illegally.
"     Encroach or infringe upon someone's rights.

12"     A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.
"     (Archaic)A weight equal to 20 grams, used by apothecaries
"     A very small amount of something, especially a quality.

13Having or showing no moral principles: not honest or fair.

14Able to be touched or felt.

15Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

16(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.

17Conceal one's true motives, feelings or beliefs

18Lacking care or attention to duty. Negligent

19Showing great care and perseverance.

20Of, relating to, or caused by witchcraft or the supernatural.