The Hobbit Chapter 14

Question 1

foreboding

Answer 1

Verb – Predicting or implying that something bad is going to happen

Question 2

foil

Answer 2

Verb – to prevent something bad from success

Question 3

reckless

Answer 3

Adj. – Without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action

Question 4

tiding

Answer 4

Noun – news; information; a flock of magpies

Question 5

throes

Answer 5

Noun – intense or violent pain or struggle, especially associated with one’s death

Question 6

valour

Answer 6

Noun – Great courage in the face of danger

Question 7

eminent

Answer 7

Adj. – of a person famous or respected in a particular sphere

Question 8

benefactor

Answer 8

Noun – One who gives money or help to a person or cause

Question 9

depose

Answer 9

Verb – To remove from office suddenly and forcefully

Question 10

recompense

Answer 10

Verb – to make amends for loss or suffering; to compensate

Question 11

plight

Answer 11

Noun – A dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation

Question 12

contrive

Answer 12

Verb – to create or bring about by deliberate use of skill