Vocab 13-14

Question 1

Nonentity

Answer 1

N. A person or thing of little importance.

Question 2

Non sequitur

Answer 2

N. Something that does not follow logic.

Question 3

Nubile

Answer 3

Adj. a female suitable for marriage in regards to age and physical development.

Question 4

Obdurate

Answer 4

Adj. stubborn; hard hearted.

Question 5

Obfuscate

Answer 5

V. To confuse; to bewilder.

Question 6

Obloquy

Answer 6

N. Strong disapproval; a bad reputation resulting from public.

Question 7

Obsequious

Answer 7

Adj. excessively submissive or overly attentive.

Question 8

Obviate

Answer 8

V. To prevent; to get around.

Question 9

Offal

Answer 9

N. Garbage; waste parts.

Question 10

Olfactory

Answer 10

Adj. pertaining to smell.

Question 11

Onerous

Answer 11

Adj. burdensome; heavy; hard to endure.

Question 12

Onus

Answer 12

N. A burden, responsibility, obligation.

Question 13

Optimum

Answer 13

N. The best, the most favorable, the ideal.

Question 14

Opulent

Answer 14

Adj. rich, luxurious; the trappings of great wealth.

Question 15

Orifice

Answer 15

N. Mouth; opening.

Question 16

Orthography

Answer 16

N. Correct spelling.

Question 17

Paleontology

Answer 17

N. A science dealing with prehistoric life through study of fossils.

Question 18

Palliate

Answer 18

V. To ease, to lessen, to soothe.

Question 19

Panache

Answer 19

N. Self confidence; a showy manner.

Question 20

Pandemic

Answer 20

Adj. General; widespread.

Question 21

Panegyric

Answer 21

N. An expression of praise.

Question 22

Paradigm

Answer 22

N. A model, an example.

Question 23

Parochial

Answer 23

Adj. local; narrow; limited.

Question 24

Paroxysm

Answer 24

N. A sudden outburst; a fit.

Question 25

Patent

Answer 25

Adj. evident or obvious.

Question 26

Peccadillo

Answer 26

N. A minor offense, a misdeed.

Question 27

Pecuniary

Answer 27

Adj. pertaining to money; financial.

Question 28

Pedantic

Answer 28

Adj. tending to show off one’s learning.

Question 29

Nirvana

Answer 29

N. A place of great peace or happiness