Vocabulary List 6

Question 1

To destroy the self-confidence or the self possession of anyone; to make one feel inferior or ashamed

Answer 1

Abash

Question 2

Abstracted musing or daydreaming

Answer 2

Reverie

Question 3

The art of using effective and persuasive language; the fools guiding the effective use of language – language characterized by artificial or ostentatious expression

Answer 3

Rhetoric

Question 4

UTTERLY disordered or confused

Answer 4

Chaotic

Question 5

To fraudulently appropriate money entrusted to ones care

Answer 5

Embezzle

Question 6

To get one’s way by deceptive flattery or Specious promises

Answer 6

Cajole

Question 7

Embarrassment or humiliation caused by disappointment or Failure

Answer 7

Chagrin

Question 8

A wreath made of plants and other materials hung in a loop

Answer 8

Festoon

Question 9

Characterized by Feigning to be what one is not

Answer 9

Hypocritical

Question 10

Growing or FLOURISHING unchecked, unrestrained

Answer 10

Rampant

Question 11

A dull and trite remark solemnly stated

Answer 11

Platitude

Question 12

Obstinate and unenlightened attachments ones own religion, party, belief, opinion

Answer 12

Bigotry