Chapter 17+18

Question 1

accord

Answer 1

n. a feeling of agreement or harmony; a formal agreement

Question 2

affirm

Answer 2

v. to declare positively

Question 3

bequeth

Answer 3

v. 1. to pass on to others

2. to leave another in one’s will

Question 4

bequest

Answer 4

something bequeathed; a legacy

Question 5

citadel

Answer 5

a fortress on a hill; a stronghold

Question 6

confer

Answer 6

v. 1. to grant or bestow

2. to consult

Question 7

coup

Answer 7

n. 1. a successful action that brings about a striking change
2. the overthrow of a government, especially by a group that has military or political powers

Question 8

dignitary

Answer 8

n. a person who holds a high rank or position of honor

Question 9

embroil

Answer 9

v. to involve in an argument or conflict

Question 10

epoch

Answer 10

n. an extended period of time marked by a series of related events

Question 11

impeccable

Answer 11

adj. free from fault or flaw; perfect

Question 12

institute

Answer 12

v. to establish, organize, or put into effect; to begin

n. an organization set up to promote education or a particular case

Question 13

patriarch

Answer 13

n. the male founder or ruler, such as of a family or tribe

Question 14

rapport

Answer 14

n. a feeling of harmonious connection between people or groups of people

Question 15

renounce

Answer 15

v. to give up a right to, abandon; reject

Question 16

renunciation

Answer 16

n. the act of renouncing

Question 17

rhetoric

Answer 17

n. 1. the art of using language skillfully

2. exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth

Question 18

aperture

Answer 18

n. an opening or hole

Question 19

cache

Answer 19

n. 1. a hiding or storage place, especially for food or valuables
2. anything hidden or stored in such a place

Question 20

combustible

Answer 20

adj. capable of catching fire or burning

Question 21

delegate

Answer 21

n. a person appointed to act on behalf of others; a representative
v. to assign or entrust to another

Question 22

inclement

Answer 22

adj. 1. stormy

2. harsh; not marciful

Question 23

indelible

Answer 23

adj. not able to be erased; permanent

Question 24

malady

Answer 24

n. a sickness or unhealthy condition

Question 25

memoir

Answer 25

n. an account based on the author’s personal experiences

Question 26

paramount

Answer 26

adj. most important; chief

Question 27

rectify

Answer 27

v. to correct or adjust

Question 28

requisite

Answer 28

adj. required; necessary

n. something that is required or necessary

Question 29

squeamish

Answer 29

adj. easily made to feel upset or sick to the stomach

Question 30

tract

Answer 30

n. 1. an area of land or water
2. a system of organs in the body that performs some functions together
3. a pamphlet, often expressing religious or political ideas, that seeks to persuade

Question 31

tribulation

Answer 31

n. great trouble or suffering

Question 32

vignette

Answer 32

n. a short sketch that provides a clear picture