Vocabulary List #9

Question 1

laborious work, study, thought, etc., especially that done at night; the result of such work, for example a speech or dissertation.

Answer 1

Lucubration

Question 2

assisting or intended to assist the use of the memory; noun—-a device or formula used to help remember something

Answer 2

Mnemonic

Question 3

censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by a large group or the general public; discredit, disgrace, or bad reputation resulting from public blame or abuse

Answer 3

Obloquy

Question 4

an expert or authority; a person who makes comments or judgments in an authoritative manner; a critic orcommentator

Answer 4

Pundit

Question 5

causing laughter; laughable; ludicrous; having the disposition or readiness to laugh

Answer 5

Risible

Question 6

peevish; irritable; cranky; unpleasant or distasteful

Answer 6

Bilious

Question 7

foolish nonsense; meaningless drivel

Answer 7

Folderol

Question 8

An ardent devotee, fan, or enthusiast

Answer 8

Aficionado

Question 9

of equal extent or duration; corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree; proportionate

Answer 9

Commensurate

Question 10

To enclose with walls; to seclude or confine; to imprison.

Answer 10

Immure