Vocab #15

Question 1

Allude

Answer 1

(V) to refer casually or indirectly to something or someone (often from literature, history, or mythology): to make an allusion

Question 1

Anomaly

Answer 1

(N) a deviation or departure from the from the normal or common order, form, or rule

Question 2

Bamboozle

Answer 2

(V) to conceal one’s true motives from someone, especially by pretending to have good intentions so as to achieve an advantage; mislead; hoodwink

Question 3

Castigate

Answer 3

(V) to inflict severe punishment on

Question 4

Copious

Answer 4

(Adj) producing or containing many

Question 5

Despot

Answer 5

(N) a ruler with absolute power

Question 6

Egocentric

Answer 6

(Adj) self centered or selfish

Question 7

Fiasco

Answer 7

(N) an utter or ridiculous failure

Question 8

Flambeau

Answer 8

(N) a flaming torch usually made by combining thick wicks saturated with a quick-burning substance

Question 9

Garish

Answer 9

(Adj) marked by strident color or excessive ornamentation; gaudy; glaring; dazzling