Vocab

Question 1

Anonymous

Answer 1

1. of an unknown source or unrevealed name

2 lacking individuality, having no outstanding or unusual features; unremarkable

Question 2

Cognomen

Answer 2

special name given, like a nickname, often passed from father to son

Question 3

Denomination

Answer 3

a general name for a category; designation

Question 4

Homonym

Answer 4

a word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but is different in meaning

Question 5

Ignominy

Answer 5

public shame, disgrace, or dishonor; humiliation

Question 6

Metonymy

Answer 6

a figure of speech in which something is referred to by using the name of something that is associated or attributed with it

Question 7

Misnomer

Answer 7

an incorrect, inappropriate, or misleading name

Question 8

Nomenclature

Answer 8

a system of naming, especially in the arts or sciences

Question 9

Nominal

Answer 9

existing in name form only; theoretical; supposed; so-called

Question 10

Renown

Answer 10

condition of being widely known and acclaimed; fame

Question 11

Convivial

Answer 11

friendly, lively, enjoyable (usually of an atmosphere)

Question 12

Ebullience

Answer 12

quality of being cheerful, full of energy, lively, or enthusiastic; exuberance

Question 13

Felicitous

Answer 13

1. well chosen, suited, or expressed; apt; fitting
2. pleasing and fortunate; delightful

Question 14

Irascible

Answer 14

tendency to be easily angered and hot tempered; irritable

Question 15

Placid

Answer 15

not easily upset; calm; peaceful

Question 16

Querulous

Answer 16

complaining in a fretful or whining manner; petulant

Question 17

Sardonic

Answer 17

grimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic; satirical

Question 18

Surly

Answer 18

bad-tempered and unfriendly, menacing or threatening

Question 19

Truculent

Answer 19

eager to argue or fight; aggressive

Question 20

Unctuous

Answer 20

excessively, ingratiatingly flattering; sycophantic; smooth and smug

Question 21

Audacious

Answer 21

1. willingness to take bold risks; daring
2. showing lack of respect; impudent

Question 22

Contumacy

Answer 22

stubbornness and resistance to obey authority

Question 23

Dour

Answer 23

stern, harsh, or gloomy in appearance or manner

Question 24

E’clat

Answer 24

1. dazzling brilliance
2. great success and praise

Question 25

Indefatigable

Answer 25

tirelessly persisting, incapable of being fatigued

Question 26

Irresolute

Answer 26

showing hesitancy; uncertain

Question 27

Obdurate

Answer 27

stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action; unyielding

Question 28

Obsequious

Answer 28

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree; fawning

Question 29

Pertinacity

Answer 29

the act of holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action; persistent; stubborn

Question 30

Stoic

Answer 30

indifferent to pleasure or pain; impassive