Vocab Chapter 11

a facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain

exhibiting sorrow or pain

a long, strongly expressed speech or lecture

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

friendly; agreeable; easy to talk to

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

pompous or high-flown in speech

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

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

an irritating and persistant person

clearly and openly stated; leaving nothing to the imagination

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

arousing fear or awe

enthusiastic; extremely interested

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

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

a letter or literary composition in letter form

difficult; requiring much effort

of huge/extrordinary size and power

absence of vanity; humbleness