Unit 1 Wit and Wisdom - Practice Flashcards

Vocabulary and key concepts from Unit 1: Wit and Wisdom, including terms from 'The Wit that Won Hearts', 'A Concrete Example', and 'Wisdom Paves the Way'.

Renowned

Well known.

Illustrious

Respected and famous.

Patron

Supporter.

Eminent

Famous.

Krishnadeva Raya

A wise and powerful monarch who ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509–29 CE, known for his patronage of arts and literature.

Ashtadiggajas

A collective name for the eight celebrated poets in King Krishnadeva Raya’s court.

Tenali Ramakrishna

A court poet and witty advisor known for his quick wit, humor, and clever solutions to insurmountable problems.

Insurmountable

Undefeatable.

Trivial

Unimportant.

Forlorn

Lonely.

Distraught

Extremely sad.

Vague

Unclear.

Strategy

Plan.

Profusely

In large amounts.

Bustling

Busy.

Intricately

In a detailed manner.

Exquisite

Fine and attractive.

Ornate

Decorative.

Gnawed

Bothered.

Yield

Harvest.

Sarcasm

Mockery.

Snickers

Suppressed laughter.

Absurd

Illogical.

Unfazed

Not worried.

Furrowed

Wrinkled.

Sceptical

Doubtful.

Keenly

Intensely.

Gesture

A movement of a hand or the head, to express an idea or a meaning.

Orchestrated

Arranged.

Brimmed

Overflowed.

Compound word

A word formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a distinct meaning, such as sunlight or well-planned.

Intonation

The rise and fall in tone while asking questions or speaking.

Narrative essay

An essay written on a personal or imagined experience to convey a specific lesson or reflection.

Limericks

Poems in five lines that have a twist in the last line.

Pun

A figure of speech that uses words with multiple meanings or words that sound alike but have different meanings, creating a humorous effect.

Irony

A literary device that emphasizes the difference between what is expected and what actually happens.

Refrain

A repeated line or phrase that appears in each stanza of a poem.

Adorned

Beautified.

Resolute

Determined.

Tapestries

Heavy decorative fabrics woven with pictures or patterns.

Eludes

Difficult to obtain.

Devise

To think of.

Deliberate

To think carefully.

Scrutinise

To look carefully at.

In haste

In a hurry.

Pursued

Chased.

Countenance

Facial expression.

Distressed

Worried.

Astray

Away from the correct path.

Indignant

Angry.

Yonder

Over there.

Draperies

Long thick curtains.

Canopy

A cover fixed over a seat for decoration.

Grievance

Complaint.

Accusations

Claims that someone has done something wrong.

Deduce

To determine by reasoning.

Discern

To see or notice something.

Foliage

Green leaves and plants.

Fended off

Guarded against.

Insight

A clear/deep understanding.

Sound

Healthy.

Intimately

In a detailed way.

Flawless

Perfect.

Chastened

Felt sorry.

Counsel

Advice.

Beacon

Guiding light.