Vocabulary 13

Question 1

Bastard (noun) :

Answer 1

an illegitimate child

Question 2

Hither (adv):

Answer 2

to this place

Question 3

Extentuate (v):

Answer 3

to lessen the the seriousness by making partial excuses

Question 4

Counterpoise (n):

Answer 4

A state of balance

Question 5

Chaste (adj):

Answer 5

innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse

Question 6

Epitaph (n):

Answer 6

an inscription in memory of a dead person

Question 7

Epithet (n):

Answer 7

a word or phrase that expresses a quality held to be characteristics of a person or thing.

Question 8

Epigram (n):

Answer 8

A brief witty saying

Question 9

Nuptial (adj):

Answer 9

of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony

Question 10

Ostentation (n):

Answer 10

showy or excessive display

Question 11

Wherefore (adv):

Answer 11

for what reason or purpose

Question 12

Constable (n):

Answer 12

a public officer responsible for keeping the peace

Question 13

Cudgel (n):

Answer 13

short, heavy club

Question 14

Malefactor (n):

Answer 14

one guilty of a crime or offense

Question 15

Dissemble (v):

Answer 15

to hide under or put on a false appearance

Question 16

Dote (v):

Answer 16

show excessive or foolish affection or fondness

Question 17

Arrant (adj):

Answer 17

being utterly or notoriously such

Question 18

Milksop (n):

Answer 18

a timid unmanly man or boy

Question 19

Mettle (n)

Answer 19

vigor and strength of spirit

Question 20

Rancor (n):

Answer 20

intense hatred or spite

Question 21

Rheum (n):

Answer 21

a watery discharge from the mucous membranes especially of the eyes or nose

Question 22

Giddy (adj):

Answer 22

lightheartedly silly

Question 23

Enigma (n):

Answer 23

something hard to understand or explain