Week 2 - Folly

Question 1

asinine

Answer 1

extremely stupid or foolish.

Example: The asinine comment did nothing to help the situation.

Question 2

bias

Answer 2

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Example: The article showed a clear bias against the political candidate.

Question 3

brigand

Answer 3

a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains.

Example: The brigand and his gang were finally captured by the police.

Question 4

callous

Answer 4

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Example: His callous remarks about the accident offended everyone.

Question 5

callow

Answer 5

inexperienced and immature.

Example: The callow intern was eager but lacked experience.

Question 6

dilatory

Answer 6

slow to act.

Example: Her dilatory response caused the project to be delayed.

Question 7

dilettante

Answer 7

a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.

Example: As a dilettante, he dabbled in painting without ever mastering the art.

Question 8

egotist

Answer 8

a person who is excessively conceited or self-absorbed; a self-seeker.

Example: The egotist couldn’t stop talking about his latest achievement.

Question 9

impish

Answer 9

inclined to cause trouble; mischievous.

Example: The impish child loved to play harmless pranks on his friends.

Question 10

infamous

Answer 10

well known for some bad quality or deed.

Example: The infamous outlaw was known throughout the country.

Question 11

iniquity

Answer 11

immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Example: The iniquity of the corrupt officials was finally exposed.

Question 12

lurid

Answer 12

very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect.

Example: The lurid details of the crime shocked the community.

Question 13

megalomania

Answer 13

obsession with the exercise of power, especially in the domination of others.

Example: His megalomania made it difficult for him to work with others.

Question 14

miscreant

Answer 14

a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law.

Example: The miscreant was caught and brought to justice.

Question 15

nefarious

Answer 15

wicked or criminal.

Example: The nefarious plot was uncovered just in time.

Question 16

obsequious

Answer 16

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Example: His obsequious behavior made him unpopular among his peers.

Question 17

pathological

Answer 17

involving or caused by a physical or mental disease; compulsive.

Example: Her pathological lying made it difficult to trust her.

Question 18

scurrilous

Answer 18

making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.

Example: The scurrilous rumors damaged her reputation irreparably.

Question 19

servile

Answer 19

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.

Example: The servile assistant did everything his boss asked without question.

Question 20

sinister

Answer 20

giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example: The movie had a sinister tone that kept the audience on edge.

Question 21

slovenly

Answer 21

messy and dirty.

Example: His slovenly appearance made him look unprofessional.

Question 22

sordid

Answer 22

involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

Example: The sordid details of the scandal were all over the news.

Question 23

unsavory

Answer 23

disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at.

Example: The dish was so unsavory that no one wanted to eat it.

Question 24

untoward

Answer 24

unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.

Example: His untoward behavior at the party was embarrassing for everyone.