Vocab Deck 1

Question 1

Hubris

Answer 1

Excessive pride or self-confidence.

Question 2

Deride

Answer 2

Express contempt for, ridicule.

Question 3

Exuberance

Answer 3

The quality of being full of energy,

Question 4

Gaucho

Answer 4

A cowboy of the South American pampas

Question 5

Pampas

Answer 5

Extensive, treeless plains in South America

Question 6

Klick

Answer 6

Military word meaning 1 kilometer.

Question 7

Zarf

Answer 7

Holder used for coffee cups without a handle. Also known as a java jacket or sleeve.

Question 8

Incessant

Answer 8

continuing without pause or interruption

Question 9

Tepid

Answer 9

Showing Little enthusiasm

Question 10

Obsequious

Answer 10

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

Question 11

Intrigue

Answer 11

arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate. a mysterious or fascinating quality.

Question 12

Minutia

Answer 12

Precise details, small or trifling matters

Question 13

Trifling

Answer 13

Of very little importance; trivial; insignificant

Question 14

Compendium

Answer 14

A summary, epitome, or abridgement

Question 15

abhorrent

Answer 15

inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.

Question 16

Panache

Answer 16

a grand or flamboyant manner; style; flair

Question 17

Verve

Answer 17

enthusiasm or vigor; spirit

Question 18

Amicable

Answer 18

having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor (bitterness)

Question 19

Onanism

Answer 19

withdrawal of the penis in sexual intercourse so that ejaculation takes place outside the vagina; Also known as “coitus interruptus”

Question 20

Higemony

Answer 20

influence or control over another country, a group of people, etc.