Lessons 17-18

Question 1

blight

Answer 1

n. disease that damages plants; something that harms or destroys
v. do harm to

Question 2

cite

Answer 2

v. mention or quote as an example or authority; mention for praise; summon before a court of law

Question 3

clemency

Answer 3

n. mercy shown in punishing or judging someone

Question 4

eccentric

Answer 4

adj. departing from accepted or normal behavior; odd

n. one who behaved in an odd or peculiar way

Question 5

farce

Answer 5

n. humorous stage play marked by improbable situations and exaggerated behavior; absurd or ridiculous event or situation; mockery

Question 6

foray

Answer 6

n. sudden raid or advance into enemy territory

Question 7

glean

Answer 7

v. gather bit by bit

Question 8

nominal

Answer 8

adj. in name only, not in fact; very small

Question 9

ostracize

Answer 9

v. exclude from a group; banish

Question 10

posthumous

Answer 10

adj. occurring after a person has died

Question 11

quash

Answer 11

v. put down by force; put a stop to legally

Question 12

recipient

Answer 12

n. one who receives

Question 13

ribald

Answer 13

adj. funny in a crude way

Question 14

suffrage

Answer 14

n. right to vote

Question 15

verve

Answer 15

n. enthusiasm; vivacity

Question 16

adhere

Answer 16

v. stick to; stay attached; follow closely or faithfully

(adherent) n. follower or supporter of an idea

Question 17

aplomb

Answer 17

n. complete self-confidence and poise

Question 18

brandish

Answer 18

v. shake or wave in a threatening way

Question 19

broach

Answer 19

v. bring up for discussion; begin to talk about

Question 20

devotee

Answer 20

n. ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast

Question 21

diffident

Answer 21

adj. unsure of oneself; shy

Question 22

extravaganza

Answer 22

n. elaborate and spectacular display or event

Question 23

integrity

Answer 23

n. honesty; trustworthiness; condition of being whole or complete

Question 24

plaintive

Answer 24

adj. expressing sorrow; mournful

Question 25

plaudit

Answer 25

n. (usually plural) demonstration of strong approval or praise

Question 26

regalia

Answer 26

n. pl. symbols, objects, or special costumes worn by or associated with a group

Question 27

resplendent

Answer 27

adj. dazzling in appearance

Question 28

subordinate

Answer 28

adj. less important; secondary
n. person under the command or control of another
v. give less importance to; place in a lesser position

Question 29

surmount

Answer 29

v. defeat or overcome

Question 30

tenable

Answer 30

adj. capable of being defended or believed