Chapter 11

Question 1

augment

Answer 1

to increase in size, amount, or degree

Question 2

benign

Answer 2

1. Kind; gracious; gentle

2. Favorable; not threatening

Question 3

connoiseur

Answer 3

A person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste

Question 4

discern

Answer 4

1. To detect with the eyes
2. To understand or comprehend
3. To recognize as separate or different

Question 5

embellish

Answer 5

1. To make beautiful by adding decorative elements

2. To add fictitious detail to

Question 6

execute

Answer 6

1. To carry out; to perform
2. To create, as a work of art
3. To put to death as a legal penalty

Question 7

discerning

Answer 7

Having good judgement; perceptive

Question 8

exemplify

Answer 8

To illustrate by being a good example of

Question 9

grotesque

Answer 9

So distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical

Question 10

hallowed

Answer 10

Greatly respected; holy; sacred

Question 11

impersonate

Answer 11

1. To assume the character or appearance of

2. To mimic

Question 12

malevolent

Answer 12

Showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil

Question 13

malevolence

Answer 13

A feeling or expression of ill will

Question 14

ornate

Answer 14

Heavily and elaborately decorated

Question 15

pastoral

Answer 15

1. Having to do with shepherds and hoarders

2. Relating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple

Question 16

precarious

Answer 16

Not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain

Question 17

renown

Answer 17

Fame; honor