Vocabulary 4

Question 0

Lexicon

Answer 0

1. A dictionary

2. A stock of terms used in a particular profession, subject, or style of vocabulary

Question 1

Kowtow

Answer 1

1. To kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in expression of deep respect, worship, or submission 2. To show servile deference

Question 2

Loquacious

Answer 2

Excessively talkative

Question 3

Lugubrious

Answer 3

Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree

Question 4

Metamorphosis

Answer 4

1. A transformation, as if by magic or sorcery.

2. A marked change in appearance, character, condition, or function.

Question 5

Moiety

Answer 5

1. A half
2. A part, portion, or share
3. In anthropology, one of two basic complementary tribal subdivisions

Question 6

Nomenclature

Answer 6

1. A system of names used in an art or science

2. The procedure of assigning names to the kinds and groups of organisms listed in a taxonomic classification

Question 7

Nonsectarian

Answer 7

Not limited to or associated with a particular religious denomination

Question 8

Notarize

Answer 8

To certify something, for example a signature on a legal document, as authentic or legitimate by affixing a notary’s stamp and signature

Question 9

Obsequious

Answer 9

1. To eager to please or obey
2. Attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
3. Attempting to win favor by “brown nosing”

Question 10

Omnipotent

Answer 10

1. Having unlimited or universal power, authority, or force; all-powerful
2. Noun. One having unlimited power or authority

Question 11

Paradigm

Answer 11

1. A model of something, or a very clear or typical example of something
2. A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them, especially in an intellectual disciple

Question 12

Excoriate

Answer 12

To flay skin