The Scarlet Letter: Quiz #2

Question 1

profane

Answer 1

unholy

Question 2

cadence

Answer 2

rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words

Question 3

sagacious

Answer 3

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense

Question 4

mien

Answer 4

air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc

Question 5

bestow

Answer 5

to present as a gift; give; confer

Question 6

machination

Answer 6

crafty schemes, plots; intrigues

Question 7

vilify

Answer 7

to speak ill of; defame; slander

Question 8

decorous

Answer 8

characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearances, character, etc

Question 9

abase

Answer 9

to reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation; humble; degrade

Question 10

pristine

Answer 10

having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied

Question 11

accost

Answer 11

to confront boldly

Question 12

propinquinty

Answer 12

nearness in place; proximity; nearness of relation; kinship; affinity of nature; similarity

Question 13

dexterity

Answer 13

skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility

Question 14

petulant

Answer 14

moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance

Question 15

mollify

Answer 15

to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; to appease; soften

Question 16

vex

Answer 16

to irritate; annoy; provoke

Question 17

requite

Answer 17

to make return to ( a person, group, etc ) for service, benefits, etc

Question 18

probity

Answer 18

integrity and uprightness; honesty

Question 19

venerable

Answer 19

commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity

Question 20

necromancer

Answer 20

person who practices magic, sorcery, witchcraft