Week Three Vocab

Question 0

poltroon

(noun) - a base coward; one ruled by fear

Answer 0

Synonyms: craven, dastard
Sentence: Distinguishing themselves from the poltroon, base cowards, only the most superb and idealistic people strived to rid the city of Gotham of crime.

Question 1

noisome

(adjective) - offensive and disgusting; foul-smelling

Answer 1

Synonyms: fetid, vile
Sentence: My Uncle Fred is a hard-working man, but I do not understand how he can bear the noisome, pungent smell of his workshop.

Question 2

ribald

(adjective) - mocking, coarse, vulgar, or indecent in language; irreverently mocking

Answer 2

Synonyms: bawdy, risqué
Sentence: The ribald actions implemented on the subjugated girl by the high-schooler led to his immediate expulsion and ticket to court.

Question 3

proselyte

(noun) - a convert; a disciple

Answer 3

Synonyms: novice, neophyte
Sentence: Paul might have preached long enough had his preaching caused no impression and gained no proselytes to Christ.

Question 4

raillery

(noun) - good-humored ridicule; teasing

Answer 4

Synonyms: banter, persiflage
Sentence: The coach always allows good-humored raillery to be spoken among the students.