Week 6 Vocab

Question 1

deign

Answer 1

(v.) to deem unworthy; to concede; to see fit

Question 2

demagogue

Answer 2

(n.) a leader who rises to power by appealing to the emotions of the people

Question 3

demigod

Answer 3

(n.) a highly honored, respected person

Question 4

demonize

Answer 4

(v.) to represent as evil

Question 5

denizen

Answer 5

(n.) an inhabitant or resident; a frequenter of a particular place

Question 6

denouement

Answer 6

(n.) the end result; the final resolution of a story

Question 7

de novo

Answer 7

(adv.) again; once more

Question 8

desuetude

Answer 8

(n.) a state of inactivity or disuse

Question 9

détente

Answer 9

(n.) an easing of tension between nations through trade agreements

Question 10

devoid

Answer 10

(adj.) totally lacking; empty

Question 11

dextral

Answer 11

(adj.) relating to or located on the right side; right handed

Question 12

diacritical

Answer 12

(adj.) distinguishing; able to distinguish

Question 13

diatribe

Answer 13

(n.) an abusive bitter criticism

Question 14

dibs

Answer 14

(n.) a claim to or rights in something wanted

Question 15

dicey

Answer 15

(adj.) risky; hazardous