Vocabulary #8

Question 0

Bombast

Answer 0

Scholarly vocabulary that doesn’t have a lot of meaning. Pompous or inflated language/speech

Question 1

Aphorism

Answer 1

A short, brief saying. A general truth.

Question 2

Dissent

Answer 2

To differ in opinion. To differ in sentiment/to disagree

Question 3

Glib

Answer 3

Insincere response, loquacious, superficial/talkative response; garrulous

Question 4

Innuendo

Answer 4

An indirect hint/intonation; insinuating

Question 5

Prate

Answer 5

To talk excessively, foolish about something; to babble

Question 6

Reticent

Answer 6

Silent; Reserved; Not revealing your thoughts

Question 7

Solecisim

Answer 7

A grammatical error; a breach of good manners/ettiquette

Question 8

Spiel

Answer 8

A high flown speech usually for the purpose of luring

Question 9

Caveat Emptor

Answer 9

The seller of the product cannot be held response for the quality of that product unless guaranteed a warranty.

Question 10

Vociferous

Answer 10

Speaking out; Crying out noisily, clamourously

Question 11

Extempore

Answer 11

Impromptu; to do something without preparation

Question 12

Ad Hoc

Answer 12

Dealing with a special subject

Question 13

Habeas Corpus

Answer 13

A legal writ requiring a person to appear before a judge or court.

Question 14

Subpoena

Answer 14

Summoning a witness to appear before court or submitting data

Question 15

Abrogate

Answer 15

To repeal or abolish by formal means

Question 16

Adjudicate

Answer 16

To settle by judicial means

Question 17

Quid Pro Quo

Answer 17

An exchange; to substitute something for something else

Question 18

Extortion

Answer 18

People who use their positions in office/of authority to gain something valuable such as money

Question 19

Malfeasance

Answer 19

Wrongdoing by a public authority. An act that is considered legally unjustified.