You'll get 50 choose two words from each of the following poems in the lesson that you did not know or had to look up in a dictionary: “on shakespeare,” “l’allegro,” “il penseroso,” and paradise lost. write a new sentence for each word using the same meaning of the word as is used in milton’s text. note that some words may have a different spelling in contemporary american english.

a. relics – The relics of the old mansion still stand.

b. sepulchered – The shadows appear to be sepulchered souls wanting freedom.

c. uncouth – Their uncouth behavior is a disgrace to their family name.

d. blithe – The children enjoy a life that is blithe and simple.

e. fleecy – The fleecy blanket keeps him warm all night.

f. warbled – The man warbled some unfamiliar tune.

g. transgress – To transgress the law is a serious crime.

h. perdition – According to the priest, perdition awaits those who consciously sin.

"On Shakespeare"

endeavour—The French painter’s offbeat artistic endeavors gained him worldwide recognition and immense glory.

bereave—Support groups were set up to help the bereaved families of the recent tragedy.

“L’Allegro”

wiles—The dishonest stockbroker used his wiles to swindle several clients out of their money.

wanton—Jane’s wanton behavior at the party was a matter of concern to her mother.

“Il Penseroso”

steadfast—Our country was able to win the war because our soldiers were steadfast in every situation.

fleecy—Looking at the fleecy clouds in the moonlit sky made Jack forget about his worries for a while.

Paradise Lost

transgress—In a biblical context, a wise man is defined as one who does not transgress divine laws.

guile—She believed that a salesperson's success depended on a combination of persuasiveness and guile.

(PLATO answer)