Words of the Day

Question 1

Tawdry

Answer 1

• Adjective
• Gaudy, but cheap/poor quality
• Morally base or distasteful
• The dress was so tawdry it made me laugh.

Question 2

Autonomy

Answer 2

• Noun
• State of being independent
• Before confederation, Canada wanted greater autonomy.

Question 3

Palatial

Answer 3

• Adjective
• Resembling a palace
• The palatial turrets stood tall in the sky.

Question 4

Bemoan

Answer 4

• Verb
• To express distress/sorrow
• He bemoans her constantly!

Question 5

Calumny

Answer 5

• Noun
• A misrepresentation intended to harm a person’s reputation
• Their fight was the result of calumny and rumors.

Question 6

Kowtow

Answer 6

• Verb
• To show deference
• To fawn
• He would kowtow after her like a puppy on a leash.