Question

Dictionary Work: Find out the meanings of the following words from the dictionary: magistrates, venture, masons, mechanic, porters, burdens, surly, executors.

Answer 1

1. magistrates – authorities to judge minor cases 

2. venture – a person who builds using stone, or works with stone 

3. masons – an activity that involves taking risks 

4. mechanic – skilled worker who repairs/maintains machinery 

5. porters – luggage carriers 

6. burdens – heavy loads 

7. surly – bad tempered 

8. executors – people who carry out orders