September Vocab

Question 1

Avid (adj)

Answer 1

Eager, extremely interested

Question 2

Bacchanalian (adj)

Answer 2

Wild with drunkenness

Question 3

Balk (v)

Answer 3

To stop short and refuse to continue, to obstruct

Question 4

Banter (n)

Answer 4

Teasing, good natured joking

Question 5

Barrister (n)

Answer 5

Lawyer

Question 6

Bask (v)

Answer 6

To lie or be exposed to warmth

Question 7

Bastion (n)

Answer 7

A strong defense, a fort

Question 8

Bawdy (adj)

Answer 8

Indecent, humorously obscene

Question 9

Befuddle (v)

Answer 9

To confuse, to perplex

Question 10

Bigot (n)

Answer 10

One who is intolerant of another’s beliefs, values, opinions

Question 11

Cajole (v)

Answer 11

To persuade with false promises and flattery

Question 12

Candid (adj)

Answer 12

Outspoken, blunt, informal, unposed

Question 13

Canine (adj/n)

Answer 13

Having to do with dogs

Question 14

Capricious (adj)

Answer 14

Guided by whim rather than reason, changing ones mind suddenly

Question 15

Castigate (v)

Answer 15

To criticize or punish for the purpose of correction

Question 16

Caustic (adj)

Answer 16

Biting, burning, severe, sharp or sarcastic

Question 17

Chaos (n)

Answer 17

Complete disorder

Question 18

Charlatan (n)

Answer 18

One who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he really has, especially in the field of medicine

Question 19

Chastise (v)

Answer 19

To punish severely

Question 20

Avarice (n)

Answer 20

Excessive greed; desire for wealth