Vocab #15

Question 1

allude

Answer 1

(v) to refer casually or indirectly to something or someone

(often from literature, history, or mythology); to make an allusion

Question 2

anomaly

Answer 2

(n) a deviation or departure from the normal or common order, form, or rule.

Question 3

Bamboozle

Answer 3

(v) To conceal one’s true motives from someone, especially by pretending to have good intentions so as to achieve an advantage; mislead; hoodwink.

Question 4

Castigate

Answer 4

(v) to inflict severe punishment on

Question 5

Copious

Answer 5

(adj) producing or containing many

Question 6

Despot

Answer 6

(n) a ruler with absolute power

Question 7

Egocentric

Answer 7

(adj) self centered or selfish

Question 8

Fiasco

Answer 8

(n) an utter or ridiculous failure

Question 9

Flambeau

Answer 9

(n) A flaming torch usually made by combining thick wicks saturated with a quick-burning substance.

Question 10

Garish

Answer 10

(adj) Marked by strident color or excessive ornamentation; gaudy; glaring; dazzling.