Chapter III-VII

Question 1

Palaver

Answer 1

(n) (inf) unnecessarily elaborate or complex procedure.

Question 2

Asseverate

Answer 2

(v) declare or state solemnly or emphatically.

Question 3

Lachrymose

Answer 3

(adj) tearful or given to weeping.
Inducing tears; sad.

Question 4

Sconce

Answer 4

(n) a candle holder that is attached to a wall with an ornamental bracket.

Question 5

Importunate

Answer 5

(adj) persistent, especially to the point of annoyance.

Question 6

Changeling

Answer 6

(n) a child believed to have been secretly substituted by fairies for the parents’ real child in infancy.

Question 7

Querulous

Answer 7

(adj) complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner.

Question 8

Sotto voce

Answer 8

adverb
in a quiet voice, as if not to be overheard.

adjective
(of singing or a spoken remark) sung or said in a quiet voice, as if not to be overheard.

Question 9

Orison

Answer 9

(n) (archaic) a prayer

Question 10

Evince

Answer 10

(v) reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.

Question 11

Exercration

Answer 11

An angry denouncement or curse.

Question 12

Exercration

Answer 12

An angry denouncement or curse.

Question 13

Heathenism

Answer 13

noun. 1. a belief or practice of heathens; idolatry. 2. barbaric morals or behavior; barbarism.

Question 14

Expostulate

Answer 14

express strong disapproval or disagreement.

Question 15

Equanimity

Answer 15

(n) calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

Question 16

Psalmody

Answer 16

(n) the singing of psalms or similar sacred canticles, especially in public worship.

Question 17

Prognosticate
“I prognosticate for myself an obstinate cold…”

Answer 17

(v) foretell or prophesy a future event.