Vocab Chapter 11

Maggie's ________ revealed her disgust as she dissected the frog during biology class.

arousing fear or awe

The _______ moviegoes knew the names of all but the most obscure actors.

enthusiastic; extremely interested

a letter or literary composition in letter form

Until the Age of Industry, the United States was a(n) ________ nation.

of huge/extrordinary size and power

having to do with farms, farmers, or the use of land

friendly; agreeable; easy to talk to

Ted was awed when he saw the _______ skyscrapers that form the New York City skyline.

Through the tearful girl wanted simply to be left alone, the _____ pestered her until she revealed the source of her sad

difficult; requiring much effort

exhibiting sorrow or pain

a long, strongly expressed speech or lecture

absence of vanity; humbleness

an irritating and persistant person

pompous or high-flown in speech

clearly and openly stated; leaving nothing to the imagination

a flatterer; one who kisses up in order to gain favor

a facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain