Vocab list 2: Tempest Act I, sc. i

What does the term "allusion" mean?

• A direct statement

• An implied or indirect reference

• A type of argument

• A form of expression

Which word describes someone who is "expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively"?

• Contentious

• Articulate

• Vehement

• Treacherous

What is the meaning of "contentious"?

• Peaceful

• Fond of arguing; quarrelsome

• Trustworthy

• Indifferent

Which word means "showing strong feeling; passionate"?

• Vehement

• Tolerate

• Perfidious

• Meddle

What does "tolerate" mean?

• To reject completely

• To allow or endure

• To argue against

• To take over

Which word describes someone who is "unfaithful and dishonest"?

• Treacherous

• Perfidious

• Reputed

• Archaic

What does "treacherous" mean?

• Trustworthy

• Not trustworthy

• Passionate

• Quiet

What is the meaning of "usurp"?

• To give up authority

• To take over without authority

• To express clearly

• To endure quietly

Which word means "having the characteristics of the language of the past"?

• Modern

• Archaic

• Reputed

• Contentious

What does "allay" mean?

• To increase intensity

• To subdue or reduce intensity

• To argue passionately

• To interfere