Lesson 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Bedlam
A
A place of noisy uproar and confusion
2
Q
Bowdlerize
A
To censor prudishly
To modify by simplifying
3
Q
Chauvinism
A
A prejudiced belief in the superiority of own’s gender/group/kind
Fanatical patriotism
4
Q
Draconian
A
Harsh, very severe
5
Q
Martinet
A
A rigid military disciplinarian
One who demands absolute adherence to rules
6
Q
Maudlin
A
Over emotional, tearfully sentimental
7
Q
Mesmerize
A
To hypnotize
To spellbind/enthrall
8
Q
Silhouette
A
An dark outline against a light background, filled in solid color
9
Q
Stentorian
A
Extremely loud
10
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Titanic
A
Having enormous size/strength/influence/power
