Unit 13

Question 1

bon mot

Answer 1

noun
a witty remark to comment

Question 2

faux pas

Answer 2

noun
a social blunder
embarrassing situation

Question 3

fête

Answer 3

verb/noun
to entertain or honor, as at a celebration

Question 4

noblesse oblige

Answer 4

noun
the moral obligation of those of powerful social position to act with honor and generosity

Question 5

nouveau riche

Answer 5

adjective
referring to a person newly rich who has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with wealth

Question 6

aplomb

Answer 6

noun
poise, composure, or assurance

Question 7

boor

Answer 7

noun
a rude, unmannered, insensitive individual

Question 8

deign

Answer 8

verb
to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of superiority

Question 9

emulate

Answer 9

verb
to imitate in a way that strives to equal or excel

Question 10

gaffe

Answer 10

noun
a social or diplomatic blunder; a noticeable mistake

Question 11

garner

Answer 11

verb
to acquire or earn

Question 12

hobnob

Answer 12

verb
to associate with on friendly terms

Question 13

insipid

Answer 13

adjective
lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge

Question 14

loquacious

Answer 14

adjective
talking too much or freely; overly chatty

Question 15

mores

Answer 15

noun
customs of proper behavior; widely observed but often unspoken social norms

Question 16

patrician

Answer 16

adjective/noun
a person of noble or high social rank; and aristocrat

Question 17

plebeian

Answer 17

adjective/noun
a commoner; of or relating to the common people

Question 18

pedant

Answer 18

noun
a person who makes an excessive, inappropriate display of their learning or knowledge

Question 19

umbrage

Answer 19

noun
offense; annoyance; displeasure (usually used with “at”)

Question 20

highfalutin

Answer 20

adjective
pompous, overly fancy, or pretentious