2. Guess the meaning of the following words and phrases:
untold wealth, closest to the Emperor's heart, grave offence, banish. Full answer
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Answer:
1). Untold wealth - immense riches and luxury.
2). Closest to the emperor's heart - something extremely dear or of chief importance.
3). Grave offence - serious crime.
4). Banish - to expel someone and forbid from returning.
Explanation:
The meaning of the given phrases or words would be as mentioned above.
The phrase 'untold wealth' is employed to describe the extensive affluence and luxury possessed by the emperor.
Another phrase 'closest to the emperor's heart' implies 'something that is very dear to him and for which he is deeply concerned.'
The third phrase 'grave offence' means 'a serious crime' that has been committed against the righteous laws and morality.
Lastly, the word 'banish' implies 'someone who is ousted from a place to never come back.'
Explanation:
Answer:
1.not told, related, kept secret
2.most important
3. have one foot in the grave
4. to send somebody away as a punishment