R+J Vocab 2

Question 1

Collier

Answer 1

noun
1.
a coal miner.
2.
a ship carrying coal.

Question 2

Choler

Answer 2

noun
1. (in medieval science and medicine) one of the four bodily humors, identified with bile and believed to be associated with a peevish or irascible temperament.
2. (Archaic) anger or irascibility.

Question 3

Stir

Answer 3

Verb/noun
move or cause to move slightly.
“nothing stirred except the wind”

Question 4

Valiant

Answer 4

possessing or showing courage or determination.

Question 5

Vessel

Answer 5

1. a ship or large boat.
   “We boarded the vessel with tears in our eyes, knowing we’d never return.”
2. a hollow container, especially one used to hold liquid, such as a bowl or cask.
   “That looks like a good vessel for this wine!”

Question 6

Quarrel

Answer 6

Noun/verb
1. have a heated argument or disagreement.
“stop quarreling with your sister”

Question 7

Tyrant

Answer 7

Noun
a cruel and oppressive ruler.

Question 8

Maidenhead

Answer 8

noun
1. (Archaic) virginity.
“she had lost her maidenhead some two years earlier”
2. the hymen.

Question 9

Marry

Answer 9

interjection
archaic. used to express amused or surprised agreement.
“No, marry; I fear thee!”
“Marry! Tis all well.”

Question 10

List

Answer 10

intransitive verb

archaic : WISH, CHOOSE
“I will frown as I pass by, and let them take it as they list.”

Question 11

Disgrace

Answer 11

Noun
1. loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action.
Verb
2. bring shame or discredit on (someone or something).

Question 12

Kinsman/Kinsmen

Answer 12

noun
(in anthropological or formal use) a man who is one of a person’s blood relations.