Block 1 Vocabulary Week 20

What is the definition of 'shrewd'?

• Clever, showing good judgement

• Foolish, lacking sense

• Indecisive, unable to make decisions

• Careless, not paying attention

What does 'ornate' mean?

• Highly decorated; complex and fancy

• Simple and plain

• Dull and boring

• Unadorned and basic

Define 'temperaments'.

• Personalities, usual attitudes or behaviors

• A type of weather pattern

• A musical instrument

• A cooking technique

What is a 'parapet'?

• A low wall at the edge of a structure such as a bridge

• A type of musical instrument

• A species of bird

• A kind of ancient script

What does 'infernal' mean?

• Unpleasant; related to the underworld

• Heavenly; related to the sky

• Ordinary; common

• Joyful; full of happiness

Who are 'courtiers'?

• People who are not rulers but stay at a royal court

• Farmers who work in the countryside

• Merchants who trade goods

• Soldiers who fight in wars

Define 'nobles'.

• Officials of lower rank beneath a king or queen

• Members of the highest social class, often with hereditary titles

• Common citizens with no special privileges

• Military leaders with no royal connections

What does 'snappishly' mean?

• In an impatient, bad-tempered way

• In a cheerful, friendly way

• In a slow, relaxed manner

• In a confused, disoriented state

What does 'flushed' mean?

• Uneasy or upset

• Calm and relaxed

• Indifferent

• Happy and content

What is a 'mantle'?

• A large cloak

• A type of fruit

• A musical instrument

• A kind of dance