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Rascal vocabulary Ch
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| inguist | a person who is skilled in several languages; polyglot |
| reverend | pertaining to or characteristic of the clergy. |
| parsonage | the residence of a member of the clergy, as provided by the parish or church. |
| cleat | a strip of wood or iron used to strengthen or support the surface to which it is attached. |
| instinctive | arising from impulse; unthinking |
| leisurely | in an unhurried manner; slowly. |
| domain | a territory over which rule or control is exercised. |
| shrewd | sharp intelligence; tricky |
| belfry | a bell tower, especially one attached to a building. |
| trill | a fluttering or tremulous sound, as that made by certain birds. |
| chirr | a harsh trilling sound |
| impertinent | exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; irrelevant |
| martinet | a rigid military disciplinarian |
| epaulet | a shoulder ornament worn on military uniforms. |
| prehensile | able to grasp quickly |
| lecture | a speech read or delivered before an audience or class. |