The Maroon Bluebook Vocabulary Quiz

Vocabulary Study Notes

evocation: Refers to the imaginative recreation of experiences or memories.
exacerbate: The act of making a situation worse or more severe.
excoriate: Involves severe criticism or censure of someone or something.
extemporize: To create or perform something spontaneously or without preparation.
fastidious: Describes someone difficult to please, often emphasizing meticulous attention to detail.
fecund: Relates to an abundance of new ideas or creativity, often indicating productivity.
fickle: Characterizes someone or something that experiences frequent and unpredictable changes.
flippant: Indicates a lack of seriousness or treating important matters lightly.
florid: Describes something that is overly intricate or elaborate in style or complexity.
flummox: Represents a state of being perplexed or bewildered.
furor: An outbreak of public excitement, anger, or passion.
galvanize: To stimulate or excite into action; to invigorate.
garrulous: Pertaining to someone who is excessively talkative.
genial: Reflects a friendly, cheerful, and pleasant disposition.
geriatric: Relates to the care and characteristics of old age.
gerrymander: The act of manipulating boundaries to favor one party or group over another.
gestate: Can refer to the development of something in a gradual and prolonged manner, like a pregnancy.
glib: Describes speech that is fluent but insincere; often lacking depth.
glut: Indicates an excessive abundance or surplus of something.
gregarious: Refers to someone who enjoys socializing and being part of a group.
guile: Involves cunning intelligence and deceitful cleverness.
gully: A deep, narrow ravine formed by water erosion.
halcyon: Associated with peace and tranquility, often evoking nostalgia.
harbinger: A person or thing that signals the approach of another; a forerunner.
haughty: Describes an arrogant attitude combined with a sense of superiority.
hedonist: A person who seeks pleasure as the highest good or priority.
iconoclast: Refers to a person who criticizes or challenges traditional beliefs or institutions.
idiosyncrasy: A unique or peculiar trait or characteristic belonging to an individual.
idyllic: Conveys a sense of peacefulness and happiness, often in a rustic or rural setting.
ignominious: Associated with shame, disgrace, or public humiliation.
impecunious: Describes someone who is poor or has little to no money.
impetus: Acts as a force or motivation that drives action or change.
indigent: Refers to people who are poor or in dire need.
indomitable: Describes something that cannot be subdued or overcome; invincible.
inexorable: Refers to something that is relentless and unstoppable.
infernal: Relates to a hellish or extremely troublesome situation.
innocuous: Indicates something that is harmless and unlikely to cause injury.
inscrutable: Describes something that is difficult to interpret or understand.
insular: Characterizes someone who is narrow-minded and isolated from broader perspectives.
interloper: Refers to an unwelcome intruder or someone who interferes unwantedly.
intrepid: Denotes fearlessness or courage in facing challenges.
invective: Language that is insulting, abusive, or highly critical.
irreverent: Indicates a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
itinerant: Pertains to someone who travels frequently, often for work or duty.
jibe: To make mocking or taunting remarks.
jocular: Describes a friendly, playful, or humorous disposition.
juggernaut: A powerful, overwhelming force that cannot be easily stopped.
laconic: Describes a style of speaking that is concise and brief.
lambaste: To criticize someone or something harshly.
lampoon: Involves publicly criticizing or mocking someone in a satirical manner.
laud: Refers to expressing praise or admiration, often publicly.
licentious: Describes behavior that is unrestrained, not bound by morality, often sexual in context.
loquacious: Signifies someone who is very talkative.
lugubrious: Refers to something that is mournful or excessively sad.
lurid: Describes something that is sensational or shocking in a way that is often disturbing.
magnanimous: Indicates a generous and forgiving spirit, especially towards rivals or less fortunate.
malfeasance: Refers to wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
manifesto: A written statement declaring intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group.
martinet: A strict disciplinarian, particularly in an authoritarian way.
maudlin: Describes overly sentimental or emotional behavior, often in a self-pitying way.
maverick: Refers to an independent-minded individual who does not conform to norms.
mellifluous: Describes a sound that is sweet-sounding and pleasant to hear.
mettle: Reflects determination and courage in facing difficulties.
misanthrope: A person who dislikes or distrusts humankind.
moribund: Refers to a state of nearing death or stagnation.
nadir: The lowest point; often used metaphorically to describe a negative state.
neophyte: Indicates a beginner, novice, or someone new to a field or activity.
nonplussed: Describes a state of being perplexed or bewildered.
noxious: Refers to something that is harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
obdurate: Indicates a stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or course of action.
obfuscate: To deliberately make something confusing or unclear.
obsolescence: The process of becoming outdated or no longer in use.
obstreperous: Describes a noisy and unruly behavior.
occult: Pertains to things that are mysterious or hidden from view.
oligarchy: A government or form of power structure where a small group holds control.