Question

quack vocab 5 (#11-19) review name________ labyrinth lucid repudiate superficial primordial mellifluous provincial contrite incessant (one word is used twice) 1. the cello’s __ tones drifted through the hall, warm and impossibly smooth. 2. the cave paintings seemed to echo a __ fear, older than language or memory. 3. after hours of confusion, barbara finally had a __ moment where everything made sense. 4. the __ tapping of rain on the roof made it impossible to fall asleep. 5. the ancient castle was designed like a __, with twisting corridors that trapped unwary visitors for hours. 6. she felt genuinely __ for forgetting her friend’s birthday and promised to make it up to her. 7. the author decided to __ the earlier edition of his book, claiming it no longer reflected his true beliefs. 8. she grew tired of the __ town, longing for the excitement and diversity of urban life. 9. mason only formed a __ friendship with her coworker, never truly getting to know him. 10. in her ____ dreams, she could control every detail of the world around her.

Explanation:

Question 1

The word "mellifluous" means sweet or smooth-sounding, which fits the description of the cello's tones being warm and smooth.

"Primordial" means existing from the beginning or ancient, which matches the idea of a fear older than language or memory.

"Lucid" means clear or easily understood, so a lucid moment is when everything makes sense after confusion.

Answer:

Mellifluous

Question 2