BL Lesson 9 Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'debonair'?

• Ridiculous

• Sophisticated

• Dependent

• Respected

What is the definition of a 'rhetorician'?

• An expert in or teacher of rhetoric

• A play filled with ridiculous happenings

• Imposing rigorous standards of performance

• Respected because of age

What does the word 'contingent' mean?

• Sophisticated

• Dependent

• To strive to be equal or better

• Imposing rigorous standards of performance

What is the meaning of the verb 'emulate'?

• An expert in or teacher of rhetoric

• Dependent

• To strive to be equal or better

• A play filled with ridiculous happenings

What is the definition of a 'farce'?

• Sophisticated

• Dependent

• Imposing rigorous standards of performance

• A play filled with ridiculous or absurd happenings

What does the word 'stringent' mean?

• Dependent

• Imposing rigorous standards of performance

• Respected because of age

• To strive to be equal or better

What is the meaning of the adjective 'venerable'?

• Sophisticated

• Dependent

• Respected because of age

• An expert in or teacher of rhetoric

Who recorded hagiographies?

• The Pardoner

• Bede

• The Savior

• The prom attendee