Vocab 12

Question 1

Aside (noun):

Answer 1

words meant to be inaudible to someone: especially in drama

Question 2

Shrewd (adj):

Answer 2

marked by cleverness, discernment, or sagacity

Question 3

Blithe (adj):

Answer 3

happy light hearted character or disposition

Question 4

Bonny (adj):

Answer 4

having a pleasing look or quality

Question 5

Libertine (noun):

Answer 5

: a person who is unrestrained by convention or morality; especially one leading dissolute life (life with no morals)

Question 6

Orthography

Answer 6

a part of language study that deals with letters and spelling

Question 7

Quip (noun):

Answer 7

Clever usually taunting remark

Question 8

Quirk (noun)

Answer 8

A peculiar trait

Question 9

Gull (verb):

Answer 9

to take advantage of or duck (trick)

Question 10

Ditty (noun):

Answer 10

a short simple song

Question 11

Malapropism (noun):

Answer 11

usually humorous misuse of a word, especially one of similar sound by someone unaware of the error

Question 12

Thither (adv):

Answer 12

to that place

Question 13

Vouchsafe (verb):

Answer 13

grant in the manners of one doing a favor

Question 14

Thwart (verb):

Answer 14

to defeat the plans of

Question 15

Disparage (verb):

Answer 15

speak slightingly of

Question 16

Carp (verb):

Answer 16

To find fault

Question 17

Hobby-horse (noun):

Answer 17

topic to which one constantly reverts

Question 18

Knave (noun):

Answer 18

tricky deceitful person

Question 19

Coil (noun):

Answer 19

Trouble

Question 20

Babble (verb):

Answer 20

To talk foolishinly or excessively

Question 21

Transgress (verb):

Answer 21

To violate a command or law

Question 22

Warrant (verb):

Answer 22

declare or maintain positively

Question 23

Lute (noun)

Answer 23

23. stringed instrument having a large pear-shaped body, a vaulted back, a fretted fingerboard, and a head with tuning pegs which is often angled backward from the neck