81-90 Vocab

Question 1

Ludicrous

Answer 1

Definition: Laughable; ridiculous

His excuse for the loss could only be termed ludicrous.

Question 2

Martinet

Answer 2

Definition: Strict disciplinarian

The colonel was a martinet but was held in iwde respect.

Question 3

Maudlin

Answer 3

Definition: Weakly sentimental – sappy, sad

When he drinks, he talks about the past in tearful, maudlin tone.

Question 4

Nebulous

Answer 4

Definition: vague; unclear - hazy

After a few years, john was telling the story in a nebulous and distorted manner.

Question 5

Obsequious

Answer 5

Definition: Serviley attentive; fawning-attentive to an excessive degree. (overly attentive)

The obsequious manner of the waiter irritated the customer.

Question 6

Ostracize

Answer 6

Definition: Banned from social and/or political favor

He should be ostracized for his inexcusable rudeness

Question 7

Panacea

Answer 7

Definition: Cure-all

The simple solution came as a panacea to his problems

Question 8

Pander

Answer 8

Definition: Appeal to vice or vanity

The niece pandered to her uncles vanity until the old man altered his will in her favor

Question 9

Placate

Answer 9

Definition: Appease; pacify, calm down

It was difficult to placate the hot-tempered manager.

Question 10

Prodigious

Answer 10

Definition: Huge, monstrous, mighty

The bomb exploded with a prodigious roar.