Vocabulary Quiz: Descriptive Words

Eerie

• Creates a strange feeling of fear
• Creates an uneasy atmosphere
• Often describes something mysterious

Fathom

• To understand something deeply after thinking about it for an extended period
• Often used when something is difficult to understand

Pique

• To arouse curiosity or interest
• To stimulate a desire to know more

Probe

• To thoroughly investigate or explore something
• To search for information or answers

Rupture

• To break or burst suddenly
• Often used to describe something that breaks apart violently

Submerge

• To go completely underwater
• To cover or hide something with water

Tedious

• Something that is long, slow, or dull
• Can be described as tiresome or monotonous

Unscathed

• To be free from any harm or damage
• To remain unharmed after a dangerous situation

Abduct

• To take someone away illegally or against their will
• Can involve force or deception

Abode

• A place where someone lives, often a house or home
• Synonymous with dwelling or residence

Abyss

• A very deep and seemingly bottomless chasm or opening
• Represents a great depth or a dark and unknown place

Arbitrate

• To act as a judge and settle a dispute between parties
• To try to find a fair solution for all parties involved

Capricious

• To have moods and behavior that change suddenly or unexpectedly
• Often described as unpredictable or impulsive

Attribute

• To assign something as the cause or origin of something else
• To consider a person or thing as the reason for something else

Compromise

• To find an agreement by making concessions
• Both sides in a disagreement adjust their demands to reach a solution

Devout

• To have strong religious beliefs and feelings
• To be deeply committed to a particular religion

Enlighten

• To give someone better knowledge and understanding about a subject
• To illuminate something that was previously unclear

Intervene

• To become involved in a situation to influence the outcome
• To act as a mediator or peacemaker