Set 9 Words

Question 1

Define ‘euphemism’ (n.)

Answer 1

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh of blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

Question 2

Define ‘dingbat’ (n.)

Answer 2

1. A stupid or eccentric person
2. A typographical device other than a letter or numeral used to signal divisions in text or to replace letters in a euphemistically presented vulgar word

Question 3

Define ‘patent’ (adj.)

Answer 3

Easily recognizable; obvious

Question 4

Define ‘nowise’ (adv.)

Answer 4

In no way or manner; not at all

Question 5

Define ‘unawares’ (adv.)

Answer 5

Without being aware of a situation

Question 6

Define ‘dearth’ (n.)

Answer 6

A scarcity or lack of something

Question 7

Define ‘ostensible’ (adj.)

Answer 7

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Question 8

Lest

Answer 8

Ha