Vocabulary Study Quiz

Vocabulary Study Notes

• Blatant: Describes something that is glaringly obvious or showy, often in a negative context.
• Boorish: Refers to someone who is ill-mannered, rude, or socially awkward.
• Brigand: A term used for a bandit or outlaw, often associated with robbery or unlawful activities.
• Buffet: To physically toss about or strike; can also refer to the act of being thrown around by circumstances.
• Buffoon: Indicates a clown or fool; someone who often acts ludicrously to entertain.
• Bulwark: Functions as a defense wall or any means that serves as protection.
• Bursar: An official responsible for financial matters, particularly a treasurer in an academic institution.
• Buttress: Used to signify both the act of reinforcing/supporting something and the structure that provides stability such as trusses.
• Cajole: To use flattery or coaxing to persuade someone to do something.
• Calamitous: Characterizes events that are disastrous or catastrophic in nature.
• Carnal: Pertaining to physical or fleshly desires, often associated with sensuality.
• Carouse: To indulge in excessive drinking; to celebrate or live exuberantly.
• Carp: To complain constantly or find faults in a trivial manner.
• Castigate: To severely punish or criticize someone or something.
• Cavalier: Describes a carefree attitude, often associated with a lack of concern; can imply lordly disdain.
• Cavort: To engage in playful frolicking or frolicsome behavior.
• Certitude: Represents assurance or a high level of certainty about something.
• Cessation: Refers to a temporary or complete halt of an activity or process.
• Champion: To actively defend or support a cause, idea, or person.
• Chasten: To punish, chastise or reproach someone, often to correct behavior.