Romantic Era Review

Question 1

Superfluous

Answer 1

more than is needed (adj.)

Question 2

Meanly

Answer 2

adv.; in a small-minded manner.

Question 3

Stealthily

Answer 3

adv.; secretly or slyly

Question 4

Enterprise

Answer 4

n; any undertaking project or venture

Question 5

Dissipation

Answer 5

n; a scattering in different directions

Question 6

Obsequious

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adj.; polite or obedient from hope of gain; submissive or compliant

Question 7

Allusion

Answer 7

A reference to a work of literature or to a person, place, or event outside of the piece of literature.

Question 8

Prose

Answer 8

written or spoken language in its ordinary form.

Question 9

Aphorism

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A brief statement that expresses a truth about life.

Question 10

Personification

Answer 10

When you assign the qualities of a person to something that is not human or in some cases to something that is not even alive.

Question 11

Termagant

Answer 11

n; a violent quarreling scolding woman

Question 12

Impregnable

Answer 12

adj; able to resist attack impenetrable

Question 13

Perplexed

Answer 13

adj; puzzled bewildered

Question 14

Eminent

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adj; above most others outstanding distinguished

Question 15

Resolute

Answer 15

adj; determined firm

Question 16

Ostentation

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n; display intended to impress others

Question 17

Parsimony

Answer 17

n; stinginess

Question 18

Notorious

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adj; well known especially for something bad

Question 19

Propitious

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adj; favorable

Question 20

Mendicant

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n; given to begging

Question 21

Obscure

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adj; not discovered or known about; uncertain

Question 22

Infamous

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adj; well known for some bad quality or deed.

Question 23

Gentry

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adj; people of good social position, specifically (in the UK) the class of people next below the nobility in position and birth.

Question 24

Massive

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adj; bulky and heavy huge

Question 25

Visages

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n; face appearance or aspect

Question 26

Eccentricity

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n; oddity peculiarity

Question 27

Veracious

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adj; truthful

Question 28

Imbibe

Answer 28

v; absorb drink in

Question 29

crimson

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adj; a deep red

Question 30

Cordial

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adj; strengthening stimulating

Question 31

Buxom

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adj; attractively and healthily plump

Question 32

Exuberant

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adj; abounding in health and good spirits

Question 33

Infirmity

Answer 33

n; sickness illness

Question 34

Coquetry

Answer 34

n; flirting