R+J Vocab 11

Question 1

Benifice

Answer 1

1. a permanent Church appointment, typically that of a rector or vicar, for which property and income are provided in respect of pastoral duties.
2. a reward received in exchange for services rendered and as a retainer for future services.

Question 2

Breach

Answer 2

a gap in a wall, barrier, or defense, especially one made by an attacking army.

Question 3

Ambuscado

Answer 3

to attack suddenly from a concealed position.

Question 4

Fathom

Answer 4

1. a unit of length equal to six feet (approximately 1.8 m), chiefly used in reference to the depth of water.
2. understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.

Question 5

Plat

Answer 5

1. A braid of hair
2. A map showing the boundaries of real properties (delineating one or more plots of land), especially one that forms part of a legal document.

Question 6

Bode

Answer 6

to be an omen of a particular outcome.

Question 7

Bear

Answer 7

1. carry the weight of; support.
2. endure (an ordeal or difficulty).

Question 8

Begot

Answer 8

1. (typically of a man, sometimes of a man and a woman) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction.
2. give rise to; bring about.

Question 9

Misgives

Answer 9

(of a person’s mind or heart) fill (that person) with doubt, apprehension, or foreboding.

Question 10

Revel

Answer 10

lively and noisy enjoyment, especially with drinking and dancing.

Question 11

Trencher

Answer 11

1. a wooden plate or platter for food.
2. old-fashioned term for mortarboard (sense 1).

Question 12

Marchpane

Answer 12

archaic spelling of marzipan which is a sweet, yellowish paste of ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites, often colored and used to make small cakes or confections or as an icing for larger cakes.

Question 13

Porter

Answer 13

a person who carries burdens. especially : one employed to carry baggage for patrons at a hotel or transportation terminal.

Question 14

Dainty

Answer 14

1. something delicious to the taste
2. extremely or excessively careful or detailed
3. Reluctant

Question 15

Knave

Answer 15

a dishonest or unscrupulous man.

Question 16

Nuptial

Answer 16

relating to marriage or weddings.

Question 17

Pentecost

Answer 17

1. the Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension, held on the seventh Sunday after Easter.
2. the Jewish festival of Shavuoth.

Question 18

Ward

Answer 18

a person, usually a minor, under the care and control of a guardian appointed by their parents or a court.

Question 19

Trooping

Answer 19

gerund or present participle: (of a group of people) come or go together or in large numbers.

Question 20

Rapier

Answer 20

a thin, light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting.