Unit 1 Vocab
What is the best definition for "disquiet"?
A feeling of anxiety or worry
When two people "collaborate," they...
Work together
"Metabolism" refers to the...
Chemical processes that occur in a living organism
"Prowess" is best defined as...
Exceptional skill or ability
A "convivial" atmosphere is...
Friendly and lively
If a situation is described as "prickly," it is...
Causing irritation or difficulty
Information that is "relevant" is...
Connected to the matter at hand
A "moot" point is one that is...
Subject to debate but may be irrelevant
A "frantic" action is done in a...
Desperate, wild, or panicked way
To be "idle" means to be...
Not active or in use
To "mesmerize" someone means to...
Capture their complete attention
"Skepticism" involves having...
A doubtful or questioning attitude
An action that is "futile" is...
Pointless; incapable of producing any result
"Anxiety" is a feeling of...
Worry, nervousness, or unease
A "forlorn" person feels...
Sad and lonely
An "adaptable" person is one who...
Can adjust to new conditions
To "scurry" means to...
Move quickly with short steps
A "delirious" person is likely to be...
In a state of wild excitement or confusion
One "aspect" of a situation is one...
Particular part or feature
When something begins to "recede," it...
Retreats or moves back
A "grimace" is a...
Twisted expression of pain or disgust
A "procession" is a...
Formal and orderly line of people or vehicles
To do something in a "moderate" way is to do it...
In an average or reasonable amount
Something described as "cultural" is related to...
The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society
A "pendulum" is a weight that...
Swings back and forth