Chapter 12

Question 1

consequential

Answer 1

adj. having significant consequences : important

Question 2

searing

Answer 2

adj. marked by extreme intensity, harshness, or emotional power

Question 3

clench

Answer 3

v. to set or close tightly

Question 4

conscience

Answer 4

n.sensitive regard for fairness or justice

Question 5

obedient

Answer 5

adj. willing to obey

Question 6

drain

Answer 6

v. to deplete or empty

Question 7

sense

Answer 7

v. to perceive by the senses

Question 8

clumsy

Answer 8

lacking dexterity, nimbleness, or grace

Question 9

elevated

Answer 9

raised especially above the ground or other surface

Question 10

charmer

Answer 10

n. a person who has good qualities that make you like them 迷人的人，可愛的人

Question 11

gnats

Answer 11

n. a very small flying insect that bites animals and people 叮人的小蟲;蚋;蠓

Question 12

hammock

Answer 12

n. a type of bed used especially outside, consisting of a net or long piece of strong cloth that you tie between two trees or poles so that it swings (= moves sideways through the air)（尤指戶外用的）吊床