English Vocab Quiz 1/24/22

Question 1

Acerbic

Answer 1

(adj.) Sharp with forthright

Question 2

Casus Belli

Answer 2

(n.) An act or situation provoking or justifying war

Question 3

Diatribe

Answer 3

(n.) A forceful, bitter verbal attack against someone or something

Question 4

Enigma

Answer 4

(n.) A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

Question 5

Bellicose

Answer 5

(adj.) Demonstrating aggression or willingness to fight

Question 6

Antebellum

Answer 6

(adj.) Occurring or existing before a particular war, for example, the American Civil War

Question 7

Acrid

Answer 7

(adj.) Having a bitter or sharp smell or taste

Question 8

Acrimonious

Answer 8

(adj.) Angry or bitter

E.g. “Acrimonious divorce”

Question 9

Catharsis

Answer 9

(n.) Psychological relief through the release of strong emotions (letting out anger or frustration)

Question 10

Euphoria

Answer 10

(n.) Feeling or state of extreme happiness or excitement