chapter 10

Question 1

majestic

Answer 1

Having or showing impressive beauty or scale.
e.g
Clad in royal purple and ermine, he was seated upon a throne which was at the same time both simple and majestic.

Question 2

ermine

Answer 2

A stoat, especially when in its white winter coat.
e.g
The little prince looked everywhere to find a place to sit down; but the entire planet was crammed and obstructed by the king’s magnificent ermine robe.

Question 3

etiquette

Answer 3

The customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
e.g
It is contrary to etiquette to yawn in the presence of a king

Question 4

abashed

Answer 4

Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
e.g
Murmured the little prince, now completely abashed.

Question 5

vexed

Answer 5

(of a problem or issue) difficult and much debated; problematic.
e.g
He sputtered a little, and seemed vexed.

Question 6

mantle

Answer 6

A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially by women
e.g
I order you to do so,” the king answered him, and majestically gathered in a fold of his ermine mantle.

Question 7

insubordination

Answer 7

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
e.g
“Certainly they do,” the king said. “They obey instantly. I do not permit insubordination.”