The Hobbit Chapter 2

Question 1

Trifle

Answer 1

Adj. - to some small degree; slightly

Question 2

Defray

Answer 2

V. To provide for the payment of; to pay

Question 3

Repose

Answer 3

N. - a state of resting after exertion or strain

Question 4

Requisite

Answer 4

Adj. - needed for a particular purpose; essential; necessary

Question 5

Punctual

Answer 5

Adj. - Being on time; prompt

Question 6

Paraphernalia

Answer 6

N. - miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for the particular activity

Question 7

Amble

Answer 7

V. - to walk in a leisurely way

Question 8

Oblige

Answer 8

V. - to force to do something

Question 9

Inquisitive

Answer 9

Adj. - inclined to ask questions

Question 10

Canny

Answer 10

Adj. - having or showing shrewdness or judgement
Note: Uncanny = weird or unsettling

Question 11

Scuttle

Answer 11

V. - To scurry; to move at a quick shuffling pace

Question 12

Cavalcade

Answer 12

N. - a procession, usually of a vehicle or ships

Question 13

Primly

Answer 13

Adv. - formally or properly

Question 14

Toothsome

Answer 14

Adj. - of palatable flavor and pleasing texture; delicious

Question 15

Purloin

Answer 15

V. - To appropriate wrongfully; to steal

Question 16

Cop

Answer 16

V. - to catch or arrest (an offender); to receive or obtain

Question 17

Throttle

Answer 17

V. - to choke

Question 18

Blighter

Answer 18

N. - a person held in contempt, irritation, or pity

Question 19

Lout

Answer 19

N. - an uncouth and aggressive man

Question 20

Row

Answer 20

N. - a noisy disturbance or quarrel

Question 21

Applicable

Answer 21

Adj. - appropriate

Question 22

Incantations

Answer 22

N. - Spells spoken or sung as part of a ritual of magic

Question 23

Scabbards

Answer 23

N. - a sheath

Question 24

Hilts

Answer 24

N. - a handle of a sword

Question 25

Replenish

Answer 25

V. - To fill or build up again

Question 26

Waylay

Answer 26

V. - to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush