Roger Mais – “Black Out”
Vocabulary List & Definitions 1/8/18
1. Scrutiny - critical observation or examination.
2. Aloof - conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested,
typically through distaste.
3. Lynch - to kill (someone), especially by hanging, for an
alleged offense with or without a legal trial.
4. Insolence - rude and disrespectful behavior.
5. Contemptuous - scornful
6. Speculation - the forming of a theory or conjecture without
firm evidence.
7. Perforce - used to express necessity or inevitability
8. Offhand - without previous thought or consideration.
9. Perplexity - inability to deal with or understand something
complicated or unaccountable.
10. Hesitate - pause before saying or doing something,
especially through uncertainty.
11. Intrigue - arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
12. Novelty- the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
13. Nonchalant - feeling or appearing casually calm and
relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
14. Conventional - based on or in accordance with what is
generally done or believed.
15. Disconcert - disturb the composure of; unsettle.
16. Exclusive - catering or available to only a few, select
people; high class and expensive.
17. Discreet – intentionally subtle or low-key.
Roger Mais – “Black Out”
Vocabulary List & Definitions 1/8/18
1. Scrutiny - critical observation or examination.
2. Aloof - conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested,
typically through distaste.
3. Lynch - to kill (someone), especially by hanging, for an
alleged offense with or without a legal trial.
4. Insolence - rude and disrespectful behaviour.
5. Contemptuous - scornful
6. Speculation - the forming of a theory or conjecture without
firm evidence.
7. Perforce - used to express necessity or inevitability
8. Offhand - without previous thought or consideration.
9. Perplexity - inability to deal with or understand something
complicated or unaccountable.
10. Hesitate - pause before saying or doing something,
especially through uncertainty.
11. Intrigue - arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
12. Novelty- the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
13. Nonchalant - feeling or appearing casually calm and
relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
14. Conventional - based on or in accordance with what is
generally done or believed.
15. Disconcert - disturb the composure of; unsettle.
16. Exclusive - catering or available to only a few, select
people; high class and expensive.
17. Discreet – intentionally subtle or low-key.
Roger Mais – “Black Out”
Vocabulary List & Definitions 1/8/18
1. Scrutiny - critical observation or examination.
2. Aloof - conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested,
typically through distaste.
3. Lynch - to kill (someone), especially by hanging, for an
alleged offense with or without a legal trial.
4. Insolence - rude and disrespectful behavior.
5. Contemptuous - scornful
6. Speculation - the forming of a theory or conjecture without
firm evidence.
7. Perforce - used to express necessity or inevitability
8. Offhand - without previous thought or consideration.
9. Perplexity - inability to deal with or understand something
complicated or unaccountable.
10. Hesitate - pause before saying or doing something,
especially through uncertainty.
11. Intrigue - arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
12. Novelty- the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
13. Nonchalant - feeling or appearing casually calm and
relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
14. Conventional - based on or in accordance with what is
generally done or believed.
15. Disconcert - disturb the composure of; unsettle.
16. Exclusive - catering or available to only a few, select
people; high class and expensive.
17. Discreet – intentionally subtle or low-key.
Roger Mais – “Black Out”
Vocabulary List & Definitions 1/8/18
1. Scrutiny - critical observation or examination.
2. Aloof - conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested,
typically through distaste.
3. Lynch - to kill (someone), especially by hanging, for an
alleged offense with or without a legal trial.
4. Insolence - rude and disrespectful behavior.
5. Contemptuous - scornful
6. Speculation - the forming of a theory or conjecture without
firm evidence.
7. Perforce - used to express necessity or inevitability
8. Offhand - without previous thought or consideration.
9. Perplexity - inability to deal with or understand something
complicated or unaccountable.
10. Hesitate - pause before saying or doing something,
especially through uncertainty.
11. Intrigue - arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
12. Novelty- the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
13. Nonchalant - feeling or appearing casually calm and
relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
14. Conventional - based on or in accordance with what is
generally done or believed.
15. Disconcert - disturb the composure of; unsettle.
16. Exclusive - catering or available to only a few, select
people; high class and expensive.
17. Discreet – intentionally subtle or low-key.