Vocab 8

Question 1

betrothed

Answer 1

engaged to be married; a person to whom one is engaged to be married

Question 2

blasphemy

Answer 2

an act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something

Question 3

cadence

Answer 3

a rhythm marked by a regular beat

Question 4

canon

Answer 4

a rule or principle that provides the norm for judgement; the works of a writer accepted as authentic

Question 5

denouement

Answer 5

the outcome of a series of events; the final resolution following the climax of the plot of a work of drama or fiction

Question 6

edict

Answer 6

a statement or command having the force of law

Question 7

enamor

Answer 7

to inspire with love; to captivate

Question 8

insensate

Answer 8

lacking sensation or awareness; lacking sense or ability to reason; brutal; lacking feeling

Question 9

renegade

Answer 9

a person who deserts one group or cause for another; a traitor; a person who rejects lawful behavior

Question 10

soliloquy

Answer 10

a speech in which characters thoughts are given verbal expression

Question 11

stricture

Answer 11

a strong criticism; anything that restricts or limits

Question 12

triumvirate

Answer 12

a group of 3, especially one possessing great power or eminence

Question 13

usurp

Answer 13

to seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or in-just manner

Question 14

vestment

Answer 14

an outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank, or office

Question 15

votary

Answer 15

a person who is devoted to a cause or organization, especially one of a religious nature