lesson 11

Question 1

pastoral

Answer 1

adj. 1. Having to do with shepherds and herders. 2. Relating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple.

Question 2

connoisseur

Answer 2

. A person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste.

Question 3

execute

Answer 3

v.1. To carry out; to perform. 2. To create, as a work of art. 3. To put to death as a legal penalty.

Question 4

benign

Answer 4

adj. 1. Kind; gracious; gentle. 2. Favorable; not threatening.

Question 5

hallowed

Answer 5

Greatly respected; holy; sacred.

Question 6

embellish

Answer 6

v. 1. To make beautiful by adding decorative elements. 2. To add fictitious details to.

Question 7

ornate

Answer 7

adj. Heavily and elaborately decorated.

Question 8

discern

Answer 8

v. 1. To detect with the eyes. 2. To understand or comprehend. 3. To recognize as separate or different.

Question 9

renown

Answer 9

fame; honor.

Question 10

impersonate

Answer 10

v. 1. To assume the character or appearance of. 2. To mimic

Question 11

malevolent

Answer 11

adj. Showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil.

Question 12

grotesque

Answer 12

adj. So distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical.

Question 13

exemplify

Answer 13

. To illustrate by being an example of.

Question 14

augment

Answer 14

v. To increase in size, amount, or degree.

Question 15

precarious

Answer 15

adj. Not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain.