our town vocab 2

Question 1

phosphate

Answer 1

an effervescent soft drink containing phosphoric acid, soda water, and flavoring.

Question 2

pince-nez

Answer 2

a pair of eyeglasses with a nose clip instead of earpieces (basically a double monocle, chain and all)

Question 3

proscenium

Answer 3

the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain

Question 4

rattling

Answer 4

making a series of short, sharp knocking sounds

Question 5

savant

Answer 5

a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist.

Question 6

sentimentality

Answer 6

excessive tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

Question 7

stunt

Answer 7

prevent from growing or developing properly

Question 8

tableau

Answer 8

a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history; a tableau vivant

Question 9

traipse

Answer 9

walk or move wearily or reluctantly

Question 10

trellis

Answer 10

a framework of light wooden or metal bars, chiefly used as a support for fruit trees or climbing plants.

Question 11

wean

Answer 11

accustom (someone) to managing without something on which they have become dependent or of which they have become excessively fond.

Question 12

worm

Answer 12

to proceed or make (one’s way) insidiously or deviously