Vocab List 4

Question 1

obeisance

Answer 1

(n.) deferential respect (a gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy)

Question 2

rife

Answer 2

(adj.) (especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread

Question 3

magnanimous

Answer 3

(adj.) generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person

Question 4

supercilious

Answer 4

(adj.) behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others (arrogant)

Question 5

claque

Answer 5

(n.) a group of people hired to applaud (or heckle) a performer or public speaker

Question 6

cacophony

Answer 6

(n.) a harsh discordant mixture of sounds

Question 7

malaise

Answer 7

(n.) a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify

Question 8

aphorism

Answer 8

(n.) a pithy observation that contains general truth “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”

Question 9

capriciousness

Answer 9

(n.) the quality of changing mood or behavior suddenly and unexpectedly

Question 10

elocution

Answer 10

(n.) the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation