Unit 1 Vocab
What is the best definition for "aghast"?
Filled with horror or shock
A "preamble" is:
An introductory statement
An "ambiguous" statement is:
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear
"Set design" primarily concerns:
The physical surroundings of the stage
"Sustenance" is another word for:
Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment
If someone is suffering from a severe "affliction," they are experiencing:
A state of pain or distress
"Virtue" refers to:
Behavior showing high moral standards
To "anticipate" an event is to:
Expect or look forward to it
A "genre" is a:
Category of artistic composition
A "prodigious" amount is:
Remarkably or impressively great in extent or degree
The word "plight" most closely means:
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
Having "sovereignty" means having:
Complete freedom and power to govern oneself
To "conceive" an idea means to:
Form or devise it in the mind
A "double entendre" is a word or phrase that:
Has a double meaning, one often risqué
The "rudiment" of a skill is its:
Earliest or most basic principle
To "wail" is to:
Cry out with grief, pain, or anger
To "bequeath" something is to:
Leave it to someone in a will
A person with "integrity" is:
Having strong moral principles; honest
What does it mean for an action to "entail" something?
To involve it as a necessary part or consequence
"Collateral" can refer to something pledged as:
Security for the repayment of a loan
Something described as "loathsome" is:
Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
A "rebuke" is a:
Expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
In theater, "casting" is the process of:
Selecting actors for roles
"Emulation" is the act of:
Trying to match or surpass a person or achievement
A "scrupulous" person is:
Diligent and attentive to details