Words for Negative Traits & Behavior

Question 1

Obfuscate

Answer 1

Obfuscate – /ˈɒbfʌsˌkeɪt/ (OB-fuh-skate)
Meaning: To deliberately make something unclear or confusing.
Example: The politician tried to obfuscate the truth to mislead voters.

Question 2

Sycophant

Answer 2

Sycophant – /ˈsɪkəfænt/ (SIK-uh-fant)
Meaning: A person who flatters others for personal gain.
Example: The boss was surrounded by sycophants who never questioned his ideas.

Question 3

Obstreperous

Answer 3

Obstreperous – /əbˈstrɛpərəs/ (uhb-STREP-er-us)
Meaning: Noisy and difficult to control.
Example: The obstreperous children ran around the restaurant, disturbing other diners.

Question 4

Recalcitrant

Answer 4

Recalcitrant – /rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/ (ri-KAL-si-truhnt)
Meaning: Stubbornly resisting authority or control.
Example: The recalcitrant teenager refused to follow the school rules.

Question 5

Vituperative

Answer 5

Vituperative – /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/ (vy-TOO-per-uh-tiv)
Meaning: Bitter and abusive.
Example: The online debate quickly turned vituperative, with insults being exchanged.