Vocab Unit 62-63

Question 1

Libel

Answer 1

Print or say something in writing about a person that is not true

Question 2

Slander

Answer 2

Say something in public about a person that is false and will hurt their reputation

Question 3

Defame

Answer 3

High regards being taken away from someone after a mean-spirited or false statement has been made

Question 4

Malign

Answer 4

You say evil things about someone (evil)

Question 5

Aspersion

Answer 5

A defamatory remark

Question 6

Calumny

Answer 6

Someone has said something terrible about you that is not true

Question 7

Vilify

Answer 7

To say things almost too terrible to be discussed about a person

Question 8

Esoteric

Answer 8

Something that is meant to be understood only by few who are in the know (outside the comprehension of most people)

Question 9

Condescend

Answer 9

To come down to a lower level

Question 10

Elusive

Answer 10

Something that is hard to find, or understand

Question 11

Abstract

Answer 11

Something that is not concrete

Question 12

Cursory

Answer 12

Something that is casual or hasty

Question 13

Accolade

Answer 13

Anything that honors someone or shows respect

Question 14

Innate

Answer 14

Something that was born in you or you were born with

Question 15

Exposition

Answer 15

To bring light to or present the facts of a case