Ch 13-18

Question 1

abased

Answer 1

lowered in rank, humbled, degraded

Question 2

sedulous

Answer 2

showing dedication and diligence

Question 3

asperity

Answer 3

harshness of tone or manner

Question 4

despots

Answer 4

rulers who hold absolute power, usually in a cruel and oppressive way

Question 5

obviated

Answer 5

removed, avoided or prevented

Question 6

deleterious

Answer 6

causing harm or damage

Question 7

propensity

Answer 7

an inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way

Question 8

acquiescing

Answer 8

accepting something reluctantly but without protest

Question 9

nuptial

Answer 9

relating to marriage & weddings

Question 10

scrofula

Answer 10

a disease with swellings - likely TB

Question 11

contiguity

Answer 11

bordering or being in close proximity

Question 12

denizens

Answer 12

inhabitants

Question 13

loquacity

Answer 13

the quality of being very talkative

Question 14

malignity

Answer 14

intense hatred, great malice

Question 15

choleric

Answer 15

bad tempered or irritable

Question 16

trammeled

Answer 16

restrained or restricted in freedom of action

Question 17

pentecost

Answer 17

Christian festival celebrating descent of the Holy Spirit

Question 18

subjugated

Answer 18

brought under control or domination