Vocabulary #3

Question 1

avant-garde

Answer 1

a group active in inventing and applying new techniques

Question 2

debacle

Answer 2

a complete failure; a total collapse; a general breakup or dispersion

Question 3

detente

Answer 3

the easing of tensions or strained relations (between nations)

Question 4

echelon

Answer 4

a level of command, authority, or rank

Question 5

ennui

Answer 5

weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom

Question 6

antrepreneur

Answer 6

someone who is willing to assume the responsibilty, risk and rewards of starting and operating a business

Question 7

pique

Answer 7

to affect with sharp irritation and resentment; to arouse an emotion or provoke to action

Question 8

rapport

Answer 8

a close and harmonious relationship

Question 9

allege

Answer 9

to assert without proof of confirmation

Question 10

badinage

Answer 10

light and playful conversation

Question 11

garrulous

Answer 11

pointlessly and annoyingly talkative

Question 12

double entendre

Answer 12

an expression that has more than one interpretation, usually arising in a risque pun

Question 13

gibber

Answer 13

unintelligble words

Question 14

inflection

Answer 14

chang in pitch

Question 15

laconic

Answer 15

adsfasdf

Question 16

raconteur

Answer 16

a skilled storyteller

Question 17

riposte

Answer 17

a quick retort or come-back

Question 18

tautology

Answer 18

the needless reptition of words or ideas

Question 19

trite

Answer 19

lacking originality

Question 20

laconic

Answer 20

using very few words