AP English Week 19 LHHS Black

Question 1

usurp

Answer 1

to seize and hold a position by force or without right

Question 2

spurn

Answer 2

to reject

Question 3

sentinel

Answer 3

one who keeps watch

Question 4

scrupulous

Answer 4

exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards

Question 5

purveyors

Answer 5

suppliers or sellers

Question 6

prologue

Answer 6

introductory remarks in a speech, play or literary work, introductory action

Question 7

potent

Answer 7

powerful

Question 8

malicious

Answer 8

intended to hurt or harm

Question 9

malevolence

Answer 9

ill will or evil intentions

Question 10

malady

Answer 10

a sickness, illness, disease, disorder

Question 11

lecher

Answer 11

one who indulges excessively in sexual activity

Question 12

largess

Answer 12

generous giving

Question 13

humane

Answer 13

kind; compassionate

Question 14

homage

Answer 14

honor or respect shown publicly

Question 15

ecstasy

Answer 15

extreme happiness

Question 16

cloister

Answer 16

a tranquil, secluded place
monastery/covent

Question 17

champion

Answer 17

to defent or support
winner

Question 18

buffeted

Answer 18

struck repeatedly

Question 19

utter

Answer 19

to express by speaking

Question 20

sieve

Answer 20

a utensil for sifting or straining