Vocabulary Quiz- Lesson 7, 8, 9

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Adversary:

An enemy or opponent (correct)

A friend who you love

A proponent, who will support you

A person that will do you a favour

Augment:

To make something more beautiful

To make something smaller by minimizing it

To make something greater by adding to it (correct)

A person who pretends they are much greater than what they really are

Beguile:

To promise someone, the world

To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way. (correct)

To make someone angry because you hate them

To beg for something

Commend:

To praise formally or officially. Signup and view all the answers

Consort:

To associate with; typically used to suggest disapproval Signup and view all the answers

Discreet:

To be Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense Signup and view all the answers

Discrete:

Individually separate and distinct. Signup and view all the answers

Disperse:

To distribute or spread over a wide area. Signup and view all the answers

Engrossing:

Absorbing all one's attention or interest Signup and view all the answers

Fickle: Changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties, interests, or affection. Signup and view all the answers

Fray

A fight, battle, or skirmish; also, a situation of competition or strain. Signup and view all the answers

Gallant

Showing courage, bravery, or chivalry; splendid; attentive and polite to women. Signup and view all the answers

Grievance

A complaint or resentment against an unfair or unjust act Signup and view all the answers

Lamentable

Deserving to be lamented or regretted; mournful or sorrowful Signup and view all the answers

Loathsome

Causing hatred or disgust; repugnant or detestable Signup and view all the answers

Martial

Associated with or inclined to war; warlike. Signup and view all the answers

Pensive

Engaged in deep or serious thought; reflective. Signup and view all the answers

Penury

Extreme poverty; destitution Signup and view all the answers

Peril

Serious and immediate danger Signup and view all the answers

Pernicious

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way Signup and view all the answers

Peruse

To read or examine something carefully and at length Signup and view all the answers

Posterity

All future generations of people. Signup and view all the answers

Rancor

Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing. Signup and view all the answers

Sallow

Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often used to describe someone's complexion Signup and view all the answers

Transgression

An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense Signup and view all the answers

Unwieldy

Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight. Signup and view all the answers

Wayward

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Vanity

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements. Signup and view all the answers

In the quiet village of Lornwood, nestled between ancient forests and rolling hills, there lived a young scribe named Aiden. Aiden had a voracious appetite for knowledge, spending countless hours in the village library, where he ______________.

perused (examined carefully) Signup and view all the answers

His quest for wisdom was not driven by fame or fortune but by a genuine desire to understand the mysteries of the world.

One autumn evening, as the leaves turned gold and the air grew crisp, Aiden discovered a ---------------- book hidden beneath the library's floorboards

portentous (ominously significant) Signup and view all the answers

The book was bound in dark leather, its pages filled with prophecies of future events and warnings of calamities yet to come. Aiden knew this discovery was of great importance, not just to him but to --------------------------, for it held the key to preventing a great disaster foretold within its ancient texts.

posterity (future generations) Signup and view all the answers

As Aiden delved deeper into the book's mysteries, he couldn't help but feel a growing sense of --------------- towards the village elders. They had always dismissed his warnings and insights as the fanciful musings of a young dreamer.

rancor (bitterness) Signup and view all the answers

Yet, here in his hands lay proof of the ---------------------- that awaited them all if they failed to heed the book's warnings.

peril (serious and immediate danger) Signup and view all the answers

Determined to protect his village, Aiden sought the counsel of Elinor, a wise hermit who lived on the outskirts of Lornwood. Elinor was known for her -----------complexion and her ---------------- nature.

sallow (unhealthy yellow or pale brown color),pensive (deeply thoughtful) Signup and view all the answers

She listened intently as Aiden shared his findings, her expression grave as she pondered the weight of their discovery.

Together, they devised a plan to avert the looming catastrophe. It was a plan fraught with -------------------------, for they would need to harness ancient and forbidden magic.

Transgression (an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct) Signup and view all the answers

Aiden knew the path they chose was----------------------------, with risks and uncertainties. Yet, the alternative was to watch helplessly as their world fell into chaos.

unwieldy (difficult to handle or manage because of size or complexity) Signup and view all the answers

The ritual required ------------------------ filled with the essence of the moon, a component as rare as it was powerful

a vial (a small container, typically cylindrical and made of glass) Signup and view all the answers

Aiden and Elinor worked through the night, their efforts illuminated by the soft glow of the vial's contents. As they chanted the ancient incantations, the air around them grew thick with a-------------------- energy, swirling and crackling with power.

a wayward (unable to be predicted; erratic) Signup and view all the answers

As dawn broke, a profound silence enveloped Lornwood. The villagers awoke to find their homes untouched by the disaster that had been foretold. Aiden's --------------------------- efforts had saved them all, his actions a testament to the power of knowledge and the importance of heeding warnings from the past.

gallant (brave; heroic) Signup and view all the answers

In the years that followed, Aiden's story was told and retold, a reminder of the dangers of -----------------------------and the importance of humility. He had become a legend, not because he sought glory, but because he chose to act for the greater good, his legacy a beacon of hope for all who would come after him.

vanity (excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary

Adversary: An opponent or enemy; someone who opposes or competes with another.
Augment: To increase or enhance something.
Beguile: To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.
Commend: To praise formally or officially.
Consort: To associate or keep company with.
Discreet: Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or gaining an advantage.
Discrete: Individually separate and distinct.
Disperse: To spread or scatter in different directions.
Engrossing: Something that completely absorbs attention.
Fickle: Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes, especially in feelings or loyalties.

Story Overview

Aiden, a dedicated scribe in the village of Lornwood, seeks knowledge and understanding, showing curiosity rather than a desire for fame.
On an autumn evening, Aiden finds a mysterious book beneath the library floor, containing prophecies of future calamities.
Recognizing the book's significance, Aiden is determined to protect his village from an impending disaster linked to its warnings.
Despite past dismissals from village elders regarding his insights, Aiden feels a growing resentment toward them as he realizes the stakes.
Aiden consults Elinor, a wise hermit characterized by her sallow complexion and discreet nature, to devise a plan against the prophesied disaster.
The plan is perilous, involving ancient magic, heightening the risk of failure.
A critical component for their ritual is a rare essence derived from the moon, essential for harnessing the needed power.
As they perform the ancient incantations, a palpable energy surrounds them, indicating the weight of their actions.
The morning reveals that Lornwood remains safe from doom, thanks to Aiden's diligent efforts and commitment to knowledge.
Aiden's story is celebrated, emphasizing the dangers of neglecting wisdom and the value of humility, solidifying his legacy as a beacon of hope.

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