Vocab 2

Question 1

bombastic

Answer 1

adj. using language in a pompous, showy way; speaking to impress others
A: humble speech

Question 2

circumlocution

Answer 2

n. speaking in circles; roundabout speech (verbal evaision)

A: straightforwardness

Question 3

diffuse

Answer 3

adj. spread out, not concise; wordy

A: concentrated

Question 4

digress

Answer 4

v. to wander off from the subject or topic spoken about.

A: direct

Question 5

harangue

Answer 5

n. long complaining speech.

A: panagyrics

Question 6

loquacious

Answer 6

adj. very talkative; liking to talk; garrulous

A: reticent

Question 7

obtuse

Answer 7

adj. difficulty to understand, or unable to understand; stupid
A: bright/smart

Question 8

prattle

Answer 8

v. to speak on and on in a senseless and silly manner; to talk foolishly
A: pithily

Question 9

rhetoric

Answer 9

n. skill in using language effectively and persuasively; language that is elaborate, pretentious or insincere.
A: candor

Question 10

voluble

Answer 10

adj. talking a great deal with ease; glib.

A: reserved