pages 198-229

Question 1

to walk lamely, limp

Answer 1

hobble

Question 2

a guiding or governing principal

Answer 2

dictates

Question 3

to wipe out, do away with

Answer 3

efface

Question 4

the main or essential part of a matter

Answer 4

gist

Question 5

musical ensemble that consists of flutes and drums

Answer 5

fife and drum

Question 6

a light building, usually used for shelter

Answer 6

pavilion

Question 7

a royal or official messanger

Answer 7

herald

Question 8

being excessively prideful of one own accomplishments

Answer 8

vain-glorious

Question 9

a combat in which two knights on horseback attempt to unhorse each other with blunt lances

Answer 9

jousting

Question 10

full of troublesome points

Answer 10

prickly

Question 11

to remove from a place

Answer 11

evacuate

Question 12

a brownish yellow color, tan

Answer 12

buff (color)

Question 13

indicating dismissal or rejection

Answer 13

dismissive

Question 14

to behave as if conscious of descending from one’s rank

Answer 14

condescending

Question 15

pertaining to the right and wrong in conduct

Answer 15

ethically

Question 16

people passing by

Answer 16

passerby

Question 17

of dubious character, rather disreputable

Answer 17

shady

Question 18

a lack of seriousness or sense

Answer 18

frivolous

Question 19

very much in love

Answer 19

smitten

Question 20

using or giving in great amounts

Answer 20

lavish

Question 21

a person who mends shoes

Answer 21

cobbler

Question 22

lacking in self confidence

Answer 22

diffidence

Question 23

a petty quarrel

Answer 23

spat

Question 24

a feeling of strong dislike

Answer 24

animosities

Question 25

a false or malicious statement designed to ruin a reputation of someone

Answer 25

calumnies

Question 26

a self-seeking enemy

Answer 26

cringing, insidious sycophant