English 2: Vocabulary 2

Question 1

Incognito

Answer 1

n) one who is in disguise or using an assumed name
adj) disguised; using a false name
adv) in disguise; under a fictitious name

Question 2

Cognizant

Answer 2

adj) aware or informed about something

Question 3

Farcical

Answer 3

adj) ridiculous; exaggeratedly comical

Question 4

Discursive

Answer 4

adj) wandering or shifting from one subject to another; rambling; long winded

Question 5

Hyperbole

Answer 5

n) an obvious exaggeration, made for effect and not meant to be taken literally

Question 6

Omniscient

Answer 6

adj) knowing everything; having complete or infinite knowledge

Question 7

Fortuitous

Answer 7

adj) occurring by chance; accidental; fortunate

Question 8

Assimilate

Answer 8

v) to absorb and incorporate food or knowledge; to adsorb one group into a larger culture

Question 9

Ennui

Answer 9

n) discontent and listlessness from lack of occupation or interest

Question 10

Mesmerism

Answer 10

n) hypnotism; hypnotic appeal; intense fascination

Question 11

Dirge

Answer 11

n) a funeral hymn; a poetic or musical expression of grief

Question 12

Despotic

Answer 12

n) an absolute ruler; one in charge who acts like a tyrant

Question 13

Expatriate

Answer 13

n) one who is exiled or who has withdrawn from his/her native land
v) to banish from one’s native country; to withdraw from one’s native land

Question 14

Colloquy

Answer 14

n) a conversation or conference, usually formal

Question 15

Allay

Answer 15

v) to lessen; to relieve; to calm

Question 16

Feign

Answer 16

v) to pretend; to make up

Question 17

Blazon

Answer 17

v) to proclaim; to display publicly

n) a coat of arms; a banner

Question 18

Choleric

Answer 18

adj) having or showing a quick temper or irascible nature

Question 19

Adroit

Answer 19

adj) clever; skillful in a mental or physical way

Question 20

Bravado

Answer 20

n) a show of false bravery or confidence