1. Book D unit
By Kevin Massaro

2. Metropolis Def: A large city Synonym: large urban center Add: capital
A polis was a city state in Greece

3. Momentous Def: very important Synonym: consequential
A moment is a brief period of time

4. Obstreperous Def: noisy; unruly, disorderly
Synonyms: wild, uncontrolled

5. Pensive
Def: thoughtful; melancholy
Synonyms: dreamy, contemplative

6. Perilous
Def: dangerous
Synonyms: risky, hazardous, unsafe

7. Shoddy Def: poor quality; characterized by inferior workmanship
Synonyms: cheap, tacky

8. Sprightly Def: lively, full of life, spicy, flavorful
Synonym: spirited
Add: cheerful
A sprite is a fairy associated with life

9. Surly
Def: angry and bad-tempered
Synonyms: cranky, grouchy, hostile

10. Tirade
Def: a long, angry speech, usually very critical
Add: rant

11. Vagrant Def: an idle wanderer, tramp; wandering aimlessly
Synonyms: hobo, nomad