Lesson 8

Question 1

Betrothed

Answer 1

1. Engaged to be married
2. A person to whom one is engaged to be married

Question 2

Blasphemy

Answer 2

An act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred

Question 3

Cadence

Answer 3

1. A rhythm marked by a regular beat
2. The rising and falling of the voice in human speech

Question 4

Canon

Answer 4

1. A rule or principle that provided the norm for judgment
2. The works of a writer accepted as authentic

Question 5

Denouement

Answer 5

1. The outcome of a series of events
2. The final resolution following the climax of the plot of a work of drama or fiction

Question 6

Edict

Answer 6

A statement or command having the force of law

Question 7

Enamor

Answer 7

To inspire with love; to captivate

Question 8

Insensate

Answer 8

1. Lacking sensation or awareness
2. Lacking sense or ability to reason
3. Brutal; Lacking feeling

Question 9

Renegade

Answer 9

1. A person who deserts one group or cause for another; a traitor
2. A person who rejects lawful behavior

Question 10

Soliloquy

Answer 10

A speech in which a character’s thoughts are given verbal expression

Question 11

Stricture

Answer 11

1. A strong criticism
2. Anything that restricts or limits

Question 12

Triumvirate

Answer 12

A group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence

Question 13

Usurp

Answer 13

To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner

Question 14

Vestment

Answer 14

An outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank, or office

Question 15

Votary

Answer 15

A person who is devoted to a cause or organization, especially one of a religious nature