Vocab Lesson 8

Question 1

Bowdlerize

Answer 1

Verb

a) to censor prudishly
b) to modify or abridge, as by shortening, simplifying, or skewing content

Bowdlerization: noun

Question 2

Chauvinism

Answer 2

Noun

a) a prejudiced belief in the superiority of ones own gender, group, or kind
b) fanatical patriotism; the glorification of ones country

Chauvinist: noun

Question 3

Draconian

Answer 3

Adjective

a) exceedingly harsh; very severe

Question 4

Martinet

Answer 4

Noun

a) a rigid military disciplinarian
b) one who demands absolute adherence to forms and rules

Question 5

Maudlin

Answer 5

Adjective

a) effusively or tearfully sentimental; overly emotional

Question 6

Mesmerize

Answer 6

Verb

a) to spellbind; to enthrall
b) to hypnotize

Question 7

Silhouette

Answer 7

a) noun: a drawing consisting of the outline of something, especially a human profile, filled in with a solid color
b) noun: an outline that appears dark against a light background
c) verb: to cause to be seen as a silhouette; to outline

Question 8

Stentorian

Answer 8

Adjective

a) extremely loud

Question 9

Titanic

Answer 9

Adjective

a) having enormous size, strength, power, or influence

Question 10

Bedlam

Answer 10

Noun

a) a place or situation of noisy uproar and confusion