Balderdash Words Flashcards

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What does the word 'Capricious' mean?

Inclined to talk a great deal

Relating to rural life

Marked by excessive pomp

Tending to make sudden and unpredictable changes (correct)

What does 'Bombastic' mean?

Marking by excessive pompous language (correct)

Very quiet and reserved

Inclined to fight or be aggressive

Deliberately mysterious

What does 'Loquacious' mean?

Full of contempt

Entitled to a title

Tending to talk a great deal (correct)

Angry or annoyed

What does 'Mitigate' mean?

To cause to become less harsh or hostile Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Jingoism' mean?

Extreme chauvinism or nationalism Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ossified' mean?

To become hardened or conventional Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dictum' refer to?

A noteworthy statement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Respite' mean?

An interval of rest or relief Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nascent' mean?

In the process of emerging or starting to develop Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cryptic' mean?

Deliberately mysterious Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Supercilious' mean?

Full of contempt and arrogance Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pugnacious' mean?

Inclined to fight or be aggressive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Indigence' mean?

Extreme poverty Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Perfidy' mean?

Treachery or deceit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Aspersion' refer to?

An attack on someone's character Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pastoral' mean?

Relating to rural life Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Obtrusive' mean?

Highly noticeable and often unwelcome Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dubious' mean?

Uncertain or likely to be dishonest Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Palpable' mean?

So intense as to be almost able to be felt Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Diaphanous' mean?

Delicate or gauzy, often transparent Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Variegated' mean?

Marked with different colors or patterns Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Egalitarian' mean?

Believing in equal rights for all people Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dowager' refer to?

A respected older woman Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dilettante' mean?

Someone with only a superficial understanding of an art or field Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Iconoclast' mean?

Somebody who challenges traditional beliefs and values Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Esoteric' mean?

Intended for or understood by only a few Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Impugn'?

To suggest that somebody or something cannot be trusted Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Capricious
- Describes a tendency to make sudden and unpredictable changes.
Bombastic
- Characterized by pompous, overblown speech; often uses excessively lofty language.
Loquacious
- Refers to an inclination to talk excessively or at length.
Mitigate
- A verb that means to lessen severity, harshness, or hostility; to alleviate pain or discomfort.
Jingoism
- Signifies extreme nationalism, often associated with a belligerent foreign policy stance.
Ossified
- Means to become hardened or conventional, showing resistance to change.
Dictum
- A noteworthy or formal statement expressing a principle or opinion.
Respite
- A noun indicating a temporary delay or relief; an interval for rest.
Nascent
- Refers to something in the early stages of development or formation, often in an active form.
Cryptic
- Describes something that is deliberately mysterious or has hidden meanings; secretive in nature.
Supercilious
- Reflects an attitude of contempt and arrogance towards others.
Pugnacious
- Indicates a tendency toward aggression or a fighting disposition.
Indigence
- Denotes extreme poverty, where basic life necessities are absent.
Perfidy
- Represents betrayal or deceitful behavior, often in a literary context.
Aspersion
- A statement that attacks a person's character or reputation, commonly used in plural.
Pastoral
- Relates to rural life or countryside, often idealizing such environments; can also pertain to religious duties.
Obtrusive
- Describes a tendency to impose oneself on others; highly noticeable, often negatively perceived.
Dubious
- Characterized by uncertainty regarding outcomes; suggests untrustworthiness or questionable moral quality.
Palpable
- Refers to something intense enough to be felt physically or easily observed; tangible in examination contexts.
Diaphanous
- Describes delicate, transparent material; fragile and slight, often used in a literary sense.
Variegated
- Indicates something marked with different colors or forms; diverse in appearance.
Egalitarian
- Pertains to beliefs that advocate for equal rights and opportunities among all people.
Dowager
- Refers to a woman who inherits property or title from a deceased husband; often implies respectability.
Dilettante
- Describes someone with superficial knowledge or interest in an art or specialized field.
Iconoclast
- Refers to individuals who challenge traditional beliefs and customs; may also denote those opposed to religious images.
Esoteric
- Indicates something intended for or understood by only a small, specialized group; often complex or difficult to grasp.
Indignant
- Describes feelings of anger or annoyance due to perceived unfairness or unreasonable actions.
Tenable
- Indicates a position that can be justified and defended with rational reasoning; also refers to the ability to be occupied or maintained.
Impugn
- A verb suggesting distrust or questioning the integrity of someone or something.

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