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The Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Definition: a bright-red color inclining toward orange

a)

devastated

b)

pestilence

c)

avatar

d)

dissolution

e)

scarlet

2.

Definition: a very destructive infectious disease

a)

devastated

b)

pestilence

c)

avatar

d)

dissolution

e)

scarlet

3.

Definition: death

a)

devastated

b)

pestilence

c)

avatar

d)

dissolution

e)

scarlet

4.

Definition: laid waste to

a)

devastated

b)

pestilence

c)

avatar

d)

dissolution

e)

scarlet

5.

Definition: an appearance in physical form of an unseen force

a)

devastated

b)

pestilence

c)

avatar

d)

dissolution

e)

scarlet

6.

Definition: wise

a)

pest ban

b)

dauntless

c)

sagacious

d)

dominions

e)

hale

7.

Definition: a proclamation announcing that a person is afflicted with the plague

a)

pest ban

b)

dauntless

c)

sagacious

d)

dominions

e)

hale

8.

Definition: fearless

a)

pest ban

b)

dauntless

c)

sagacious

d)

dominions

e)

hale

9.

Definition: free from disease or infirmary

a)

Castellated Abbey

b)

dauntless

c)

sagacious

d)

dominions

e)

hale

10.

Definition: lands or domains under control of a sovereign

a)

Castellated Abbey

b)

dauntless

c)

sagacious

d)

dominions

e)

hale

11.

Definition: grand, making a splendid appearance or show in spectacle, size, or scale

a)

castellated Abbey

b)

extensive

c)

magnificent

d)

eccentric

e)

august

12.

Definition: a fortified building formerly used as, or built to resemble a monastery

a)

castellated Abbey

b)

extensive

c)

magnificent

d)

eccentric

e)

august

13.

Definition: inspiring reverence or admiration

a)

castellated Abbey

b)

extensive

c)

magnificent

d)

eccentric

e)

august

14.

Definition: odd or peculiar; deviating from the recognized or customary character or practice

a)

castellated Abbey

b)

extensive

c)

magnificent

d)

eccentric

e)

august

15.

Definition: far reaching, thorough; comprehensive

a)

castellated Abbey

b)

extensive

c)

magnificent

d)

eccentric

e)

august

16.

Definition: enclosed or encircled

a)

girdled

b)

courtier

c)

ingress

d)

egress

e)

provisioned

17.

Definition: entry

a)

girdled

b)

courtier

c)

ingress

d)

egress

e)

provisioned

18.

Definition: provided with supplies

a)

girdled

b)

courtier

c)

ingress

d)

egress

e)

provisioned

19.

Definition: exit

a)

girdled

b)

courtier

c)

ingress

d)

egress

e)

provisioned

20.

Definition: a member of a royal court

a)

girdled

b)

courtier

c)

ingress

d)

egress

e)

provisioned

21.

Definition: the spreading of disease

a)

defiance

b)

contagion

c)

folly

d)

appliances

e)

Improvisatori

22.

Definition: poets who recite verses that they make up as they go along

a)

defiance

b)

contagion

c)

folly

d)

appliances

e)

Improvisatori

23.

Definition: state of being foolish

a)

defiance

b)

contagion

c)

folly

d)

appliances

e)

Improvisatori

24.

Definition: a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force

a)

defiance

b)

contagion

c)

folly

d)

appliances

e)

Improvisatori

25.

Definition: instrument or apparatus

a)

defiance

b)

contagion

c)

folly

d)

appliances

e)

Improvisatori

26.

Definition: to stop movement or progress

a)

voluptuous

b)

imperial

c)

suite

d)

impede

e)

bizarre

27.

Definition: connected series of rooms to be used together

a)

voluptuous

b)

imperial

c)

suite

d)

impede

e)

bizarre

28.

Definition: outrageously or whimsically strange

a)

voluptuous

b)

imperial

c)

suite

d)

impede

e)

bizarre

29.

Definition: indulgence in luxury

a)

voluptuous

b)

imperial

c)

suite

d)

impede

e)

bizarre

30.

Definition: having to do with an empire

a)

voluptuous

b)

imperial

c)

suite

d)

impede

e)

bizarre

31.

Definition: the end point

a)

dispose

b)

in accordance

c)

prevailing

d)

extremity

e)

shroud

32.

Definition: a tendency to

a)

dispose

b)

in accordance

c)

prevailing

d)

extremity

e)

shroud

33.

Definition: predominant or current

a)

dispose

b)

in accordance

c)

prevailing

d)

extremity

e)

shroud

34.

Definition: agreement or conformity

a)

dispose

b)

in accordance

c)

prevailing

d)

extremity

e)

shroud

35.

Definition: a cloth or sheet in which a corpse is wrapped for burial

a)

dispose

b)

in accordance

c)

prevailing

d)

extremity

e)

shroud

36.

Definition: an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part

a)

tapestry

b)

candelabrum

c)

ornament

d)

emanate

e)

brazier

37.

Definition: a cloth with designs on it to be used as a wall hanging or rug

a)

tapestry

b)

candelabrum

c)

ornament

d)

emanate

e)

brazier

38.

Definition: metal pan for holding fire

a)

tapestry

b)

candelabrum

c)

ornament

d)

emanate

e)

brazier

39.

Definition: an ornamental branched holder for more than one candle

a)

tapestry

b)

candelabrum

c)

ornament

d)

emanate

e)

brazier

40.

Definition: to flow out

a)

tapestry

b)

candelabrum

c)

ornament

d)

emanate

e)

brazier

41.

Definition: surrounding region or area

a)

gaudy

b)

ghastly

c)

countenance

d)

precinct

e)

ebony

42.

Definition: a hard, very dark wood

a)

gaudy

b)

ghastly

c)

countenance

d)

precinct

e)

ebony

43.

Definition: face

a)

gaudy

b)

ghastly

c)

countenance

d)

precinct

e)

ebony

44.

Definition: brilliantly or excessively showy

a)

gaudy

b)

ghastly

c)

countenance

d)

precinct

e)

ebony

45.

Definition: shockingly frightful or dreadful; horrible; ghost-like

a)

gaudy

b)

ghastly

c)

countenance

d)

precinct

e)

ebony

46.

Definition: something that tends to move from one position or condition to the opposite extreme and then back again

a)

pendulum

b)

brazen

c)

constrain

d)

evolutions

e)

giddy

47.

Definition: intricate patterns of movement

a)

pendulum

b)

brazen

c)

constrain

d)

evolutions

e)

giddy

48.

Definition: brass

a)

pendulum

b)

brazen

c)

constrain

d)

evolutions

e)

giddy

49.

Definition: to force, compel, or oblige

a)

pendulum

b)

brazen

c)

constrain

d)

evolutions

e)

giddy

50.

Definition: frivolous and lighthearted

a)

pendulum

b)

brazen

c)

constrain

d)

evolutions

e)

giddy

51.

Definition: mentally disturbed; deranged

a)

sedate

b)

reverie

c)

tremulousness

d)

barbaric

e)

mad

52.

Definition: calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement

a)

sedate

b)

reverie

c)

tremulousness

d)

barbaric

e)

mad

53.

Definition: without civilizing influences; uncivilized; primitive

a)

sedate

b)

reverie

c)

tremulousness

d)

barbaric

e)

mad

54.

Definition: a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing

a)

sedate

b)

reverie

c)

tremulousness

d)

barbaric

e)

mad

55.

Definition: state of trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness

a)

sedate

b)

reverie

c)

tremulousness

d)

barbaric

e)

mad

56.

Definition: any ornament or ornamental object, as a rug or mosaic, in which flowers, foliage, fruits, vases, animals, and figures are represented in a fancifully combined pattern

a)

masqueraders

b)

piquancy

c)

phantasm

d)

arabesque

e)

appointments

57.

Definition: people who are wearing a mask, attending a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises

a)

masqueraders

b)

piquancy

c)

phantasm

d)

arabesque

e)

appointments

58.

Definition: state of having an interestingly provocative or lively character

a)

masqueraders

b)

piquancy

c)

phantasm

d)

arabesque

e)

appointments

59.

Definition: equipment or furnishings

a)

masqueraders

b)

piquancy

c)

phantasm

d)

arabesque

e)

appointments

60.

Definition: a creation of the imagination or fancy; fantasy

a)

masqueraders

b)

piquancy

c)

phantasm

d)

arabesque

e)

appointments

61.

Definition: soon

a)

delirious

b)

wanton

c)

writhe

d)

anon

e)

ruddier

62.

Definition: red or reddish

a)

delirious

b)

wanton

c)

writhe

d)

anon

e)

ruddier

63.

Definition: wild with excitement or enthusiasm

a)

delirious

b)

wanton

c)

writhe

d)

anon

e)

ruddier

64.

Definition: to twist the body about or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, uncontrolled passion

a)

delirious

b)

wanton

c)

writhe

d)

anon

e)

ruddier

65.

Definition: black (also a mammal that is black)

a)

sable

b)

appall

c)

emphatic

d)

gaiety

e)

commence

66.

Definition: uttered with emphasis; strongly expressive

a)

sable

b)

appall

c)

emphatic

d)

gaiety

e)

commence

67.

Definition: to fill or overcome with horror, consternation, or fear; dismay

a)

sable

b)

appall

c)

emphatic

d)

gaiety

e)

commence

68.

Definition: the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful

a)

sable

b)

appall

c)

emphatic

d)

gaiety

e)

commence

69.

Definition: to begin

a)

sable

b)

appall

c)

emphatic

d)

gaiety

e)

commence

70.

Definition: deliberate and without motive or provocation

a)

delirious

b)

wanton

c)

writhe

d)

anon

e)

ruddier

71.

Definition: disapproval; condemnation

a)

cease

b)

cessation

c)

Disapprobation

d)

Indefinite

e)

Decorum

72.

Definition: not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited

a)

cease

b)

cessation

c)

Disapprobation

d)

Indefinite

e)

Decorum

73.

Definition: to stop

a)

cease

b)

cessation

c)

Disapprobation

d)

Indefinite

e)

Decorum

74.

Definition: the state of being stopped

a)

cease

b)

cessation

c)

Disapprobation

d)

Indefinite

e)

Decorum

75.

Definition: dignified propriety of behavior, speech, or dress

a)

cease

b)

cessation

c)

Disapprobation

d)

Indefinite

e)

Decorum

76.

Definition: conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners

a)

wit

b)

propriety

c)

gaunt

d)

pervade

e)

grotesque

77.

Definition: having a bizarre or weird, fantastic appearance

a)

wit

b)

propriety

c)

gaunt

d)

pervade

e)

grotesque

78.

Definition: intelligence

a)

wit

b)

propriety

c)

gaunt

d)

pervade

e)

grotesque

79.

Definition: extremely thin

a)

wit

b)

propriety

c)

gaunt

d)

pervade

e)

grotesque

80.

Definition: to spread throughout

a)

wit

b)

propriety

c)

gaunt

d)

pervade

e)

grotesque

81.

Definition: clothing

a)

license

b)

habiliments

c)

visage

d)

mummer

e)

spectral

82.

Definition: ghost-like

a)

license

b)

habiliments

c)

visage

d)

mummer

e)

spectral

83.

Definition: a person dressed for a masquerade

a)

license

b)

habiliments

c)

visage

d)

mummer

e)

spectral

84.

Definition: permission to do or not to do something; a lack of restrictions on behavior; freedom

a)

license

b)

habiliments

c)

visage

d)

mummer

e)

spectral

85.

Definition: face

a)

license

b)

habiliments

c)

visage

d)

mummer

e)

spectral

86.

Definition: irreverent or profane ridicule or derision

a)

vesture

b)

sustain

c)

convulse

d)

blasphemous mockery

e)

battlements

87.

Definition: clothing

a)

vesture

b)

sustain

c)

convulse

d)

blasphemous mockery

e)

battlements

88.

Definition: a defensive wall for fortification

a)

vesture

b)

sustain

c)

convulse

d)

blasphemous mockery

e)

battlements

89.

Definition: to shake violently

a)

vesture

b)

sustain

c)

convulse

d)

blasphemous mockery

e)

battlements

90.

Definition: to keep, continue, or hold on to

a)

vesture

b)

sustain

c)

convulse

d)

blasphemous mockery

e)

battlements

91.

Definition: to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

a)

unimpeded

b)

vast

c)

impetuosity

d)

prostrate

e)

crements

92.

Definition: unhindered, unopposed

a)

unimpeded

b)

vast

c)

impetuosity

d)

prostrate

e)

crements

93.

Definition: unthinking action

a)

unimpeded

b)

vast

c)

impetuosity

d)

prostrate

e)

crements

94.

Definition: cloth wrappings for the dead

a)

unimpeded

b)

vast

c)

impetuosity

d)

prostrate

e)

crements

95.

Definition: of great area or extent

a)

unimpeded

b)

vast

c)

impetuosity

d)

prostrate

e)

crements

96.

Definition: unlimited power

a)

Herod

b)

untenanted

c)

ink

d)

illimitable dominion

e)

tangible

97.

Definition: not occupied

a)

Herod

b)

untenanted

c)

ink

d)

illimitable dominion

e)

tangible

98.

Definition: able to be touched or felt

a)

Herod

b)

untenanted

c)

ink

d)

illimitable dominion

e)

tangible

99.

Definition: referring to the biblical king who ordered the death of all male babies up to two years old in an effort to kill the infant Jesus. This expression was made famous by Shakespeare in Hamlet.

a)

out-Heroded Herod

b)

untenanted

c)

ink

d)

illimitable dominion

e)

tangible

100.

How awesome are you?

a)

somewhat awesome

b)

pretty awesome

c)

awesome

d)

very awesome

e)

super awesome

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