Vocab I'm not confident with

Question 1

Define alderman

Answer 1

An elected member of a municipal council

Question 2

Define pate de foie de gras

Answer 2

A smooth rich paste made from fattened goose or duck liver.

Question 3

Define festoon

Answer 3

To adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations.

Question 4

Define deliquesce

Answer 4

Becoming liquid or having a tendency to become liquid.

Question 5

Define panacea

Answer 5

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Question 6

Define caterwaul

Answer 6

A shrill howling or wailing noise.

Question 7

Define bastion

Answer 7

An institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities.

Question 8

Define equanimity

Answer 8

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

Question 9

Define august

Answer 9

Respected and impressive.

Question 10

Define primeval

Answer 10

Of or resembling the earliest ages in the history of the world.

Question 11

Define lubberly

Answer 11

Clumsy and stupid; resembling a lubber

Question 12

Define irreverent in tone

Answer 12

Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

Question 13

Define strident in tone

Answer 13

Loud and harsh; grating.

Question 14

Define polemical in tone

Answer 14

Relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech.

Question 15

Define pliant

Answer 15

Flexible; supple; adaptable:

Question 16

Define vaunted

Answer 16

Boast about or praise (something), especially excessively.

Question 17

Define dyspeptic

Answer 17

Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression.

Question 18

Define regaling

Answer 18

To entertain or amuse (someone) with talk.

Question 19

Define maganimity

Answer 19

The fact or condition of being magnanimous; generosity.

Question 20

Define avowal

Answer 20

An affirmation of the truth of what you believe; an honest admission.

Question 21

Define decorously

Answer 21

In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.

Question 22

Define enervate

Answer 22

To cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.

Question 23

Define beguiled

Answer 23

To charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.