Act 1 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "importune" mean?

• To enlarge or increase

• To beg persistently and urgently

• To attack someone physically or emotionally

• To rule against

Which word describes someone who is a strong supporter of a party, person, or cause?

• Partisan

• Mutiny

• Tyrant

• Valiant

Identify the term that means "the violation of a law or duty."

• Grievance

• Transgression

• Severity

• Overthrow

Which word means "exceedingly harmful"?

• Pernicious

• Augment

• Assail

• Valiant

What is the meaning of "augment"?

• To beg persistently and urgently

• To enlarge or increase

• An open rebellion against constituted authority

• A complaint about a wrong that causes resentment

Which word describes an open rebellion against constituted authority?

• Mutiny

• Partisan

• Tyrant

• Grievance

What does "valiant" mean?

• Having or showing heroism or courage

• A cruel and oppressive dictator

• An excess of sternness

• To attack someone physically or emotionally

Which word refers to a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment?

• Grievance

• Severity

• Transgression

• Overthrow

What does "assail" mean?

• To enlarge or increase

• To attack someone physically or emotionally

• To beg persistently and urgently

• To rule against

Which word means "an excess of sternness"?

• Severity

• Pernicious

• Valiant

• Mutiny