Act 2 pages 110-119

Question 1

loud and harsh; grating

Answer 1

Strident

Question 2

filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement

Answer 2

Exuberant

Question 3

(of a person or a person’s behavior or manner) having or showing a habitually forgetful or inattentive disposition

Answer 3

Absent-mindedly

Question 4

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

Answer 4

Philosophy

Question 5

(especially of a person or place) slovenly; grubby

Answer 5

Raunchiness

Question 6

a state of anxiety or nervous excitement

Answer 6

Agitation

Question 7

a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.

Answer 7

Pantomimes

Question 8

in a manner characterized by malice or ill will; with intent to do harm

Answer 8

Maliciously

Question 9

in a friendly and pleasant manner

Answer 9

Amiably

Question 10

describe or represent (something) as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is

Answer 10

Understated

Question 11

special importance, value, or prominence given to something

Answer 11

Emphasis

Question 12

the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed

Answer 12

Affirmation

Question 13

of a person’s expression or behavior) indicating mild or amused puzzlement

Answer 13

Quizzically

Question 14

unfriendly; antagonistic

Answer 14

Hostile