Vocabulary

Question 1

Knave

Answer 1

A dishonest or unscrupulous man

Question 2

Hinder

Answer 2

Creating difficulties for someone or something resulting in delay or obstruction

Question 3

Countenance

Answer 3

Person’s face or facial expression

Question 4

Mettle

Answer 4

A person’s ability to work well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way

Question 5

Amiss

Answer 5

Wrongly or Inappropriately

Question 6

Taper

Answer 6

A slender candle

Question 7

Sufferance

Answer 7

Absence of obstruction rather than genuine approval

Question 8

Saucy

Answer 8

Bold and lively

Question 9

Construe

Answer 9

Interpret in a particular way

Question 10

Adder

Answer 10

A small venomous snake that has a zigzag pattern and bears live long

Question 11

Affability

Answer 11

The quality of having a friendly and good manner

Question 12

Repealing

Answer 12

Revoke or annul (a law or congressional act)

Question 13

Entrails

Answer 13

A person or animal’s intestines or internal organs, especially when removed or exposed

Question 14

Exploit

Answer 14

Take full use of and derive benefit from

Question 15

Coffers

Answer 15

A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables

Question 16

Ere

Answer 16

Before in time

Question 17

Covert

Answer 17

not openly acknowledged or displayed

Question 18

Extenuated

Answer 18

Cause an offense to seem less serious