Manhattan Vocab 3

Question 1

Simulacrum

Answer 1

an image or representation of someone or something; an unsatisfactory imitation or substitute

Question 2

Titillation

Answer 2

the arousal or interest or excitement, especially through suggestive image or words

Question 3

Balkanize

Answer 3

divide (a region or body) into smaller mutually hostile states or groups

Question 4

Albatross

Answer 4

1) something that causes persistent deep concern or anxiety

2) something that greatly hinders accomplishment; encumbrance

Question 5

Counterpoint

Answer 5

1) (music) the art or technique of setting, writing, or playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another according to fixed rules
2) an argument, idea, or theme used to create contrast with the main element

Question 6

Taxonomy

Answer 6

1) the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms; systematics
2) the classification of something, especially organisms
3) a system of classification

Question 7

Fatuous

Answer 7

silly and pointless; inane

Question 8

Nonplussed

Answer 8

surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react

Question 9

Earthy

Answer 9

(of a person or their language) direct and uninhibited, especially about sexual subjects or bodily functions

Question 10

Interlocutors

Answer 10

a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation

Question 11

Pique

Answer 11

1) a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride
2) stimulate (interest or curiosity)

Question 12

Bedlam

Answer 12

a scene of uproar and confusion

Question 13

Doting

Answer 13

extremely and uncritically fond of someone; adoring

Question 14

Grizzled

Answer 14

having or streaked with grey hair

Question 15

Vitreous

Answer 15

like glass in appearance or physical properties

Question 16

Decamped

Answer 16

depart suddenly or secretly, especially to relocate one’s business or household in another area; abscond

Question 17

Risque

Answer 17

slightly indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive

Question 18

Gist

Answer 18

the substance or essence of a speech or text

Question 19

Belletristic

Answer 19

writer or belles lettres, which is literature that is an end in itself and not merely informative; light, entertaining, and often sophisticated literature

Question 20

Importunate

Answer 20

persistent, especially to the point of annoyance or intrusion

Question 21

Dispassionate

Answer 21

not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial

Question 22

Hirsute

Answer 22

hairy, shaggy

Question 23

Demagogic

Answer 23

trying to win support by exciting the emotions of ordinary people rather than having good or morally right ideas

Question 24

Pallid

Answer 24

1) (of a person’s face) pale, typically because or poor health
2) feeble or insipid

Question 25

Palliate

Answer 25

1) make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause; alleviate
2) allay or moderate (fears or suspicions)
3) disguise the seriousness or gravity of (an offense)

Question 26

Inter

Answer 26

place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites; bury, entomb

Question 27

Undergird

Answer 27

provide support or a firm basis for

Question 28

Fettered

Answer 28

restrained with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles; restricted, confined

Question 29

Nettle

Answer 29

irritate or annoy

Question 30

Happenstance

Answer 30

coincidence