Vocab 3

Question 1

Laud ( verb )

Answer 1

To praise highly ( adj - laudatory)

Question 2

Lucid (adj )

Answer 2

Clear; easily understood

Question 3

Magnanimity ( noun )

Answer 3

The quality, being generously noble in mind n heart, especially in forgiving ( adj _ magnanimous)

Question 4

Martial (adj)

Answer 4

Associated with war and armed forces

Question 5

Mundane (adj)

Answer 5

Of the world; typical of or concerned with the ordinary

Question 6

Nascent (adj)

Answer 6

Coming into being; in early developmental stages.

Question 7

Nebulous (adj)

Answer 7

Vague; cloudy; lacking clearly defined form

Question 8

Neologism ( noun)

Answer 8

A new word, expression or usage; the creation or use o new words or senses

Question 9

Noxious (adj)

Answer 9

Harmful, injurious

Question 10

Obtuse ( adj )

Answer 10

Lacking sharpness of intellect; not clear or precise in thought expression

Question 11

Obviate ( verb )

Answer 11

To anticipate and make unnecessary

Question 12

Onerous (adj)

Answer 12

Troubling; burdensome

Question 13

Paean ( noun )

Answer 13

A song or hymn of praise and thanksgiving

Question 14

Parody (noun)

Answer 14

A humorous imitation intended for ridicule or comic effect, especially in literature and art

Question 15

Perennial (. Adj )

Answer 15

Recurrent through the year or many years; happening repeatedly