Chapter 4 Vocabulary

Question 1

dunce

Answer 1

D-Stupid person N.
S-blockhead, simpleton
A-nerd, brainbox

Question 2

Charlatan

Answer 2

D-deceiver who falsely claims to have knowledge of skill N.
S- swindler, quak
A-expert, master

Question 3

sycophant

Answer 3

D-sickeningly humble self-seeking flatterer N.
S-flatterer, flunky
A-leader, dissident

Question 4

Anachronism

Answer 4

D-something out of its proper historical time N.
S-time error, chronological error
A-normality

Question 5

Draconian

Answer 5

D-severe, harsh, cruel Adj.
S-strict, stern
A-lenient

Question 6

plummet

Answer 6

D-fall rapidly straight down V.
S- plunge, drop
A-soar

Question 7

Fatal

Answer 7

D-causing or capable of causing death and destruction Adj.
S-deadly, ruinous
A-auspicious, benign

Question 8

nefarious

Answer 8

D- extremely wicked Adj.
S- evil
A- exalted

Question 9

Vindicate

Answer 9

D-clear from blame, charges V.
S-justify, clear
A-censure, reproach

Question 10

Vindictive

Answer 10

D-revengeful Adj.
S-spiteful, unforgiving
A-kind, forgiving