RIP VAN WINKLE VOCAB

Question 1

Shrew

Answer 1

A woman of violent temper and speech

Question 2

Conciliatory

Answer 2

Placid (not upset or happy just placid) yielding, tending to conciliare, pacify

Question 3

Termagant

Answer 3

A violent or brawling woman

Question 4

Impunity

Answer 4

Exemption from punishment

Question 5

Aversion

Answer 5

A strong feeling of dislike or opposition; a cause or object of dislike

Question 6

Henpecked

Answer 6

Bullied; continually criticized

Question 7

August

Answer 7

Inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity; majestic

Question 8

Adherent

Answer 8

A person who follows or upholds a leader; supporter/follower

Question 9

Approbation

Answer 9

Approval

Question 10

Virago

Answer 10

A loud voiced, ill tempered, scolding woman

Question 11

Knoll

Answer 11

A small, rounded hill

Question 12

Breeches

Answer 12

Knee length trousers

Question 13

Nine pins

Answer 13

The pins used in a game ninepins ; a British game similar to bowling

Question 14

Flag on

Answer 14

A large bottle for wine, liquors, etc.

Question 15

Tory

Answer 15

A member of the Conservative party in Great Britain or Canada