Vocabulary Terms Quiz

Study Notes

Neurotic: Refers to an individual who experiences excessive worry and fear, often affecting their daily life.
Hyperbole: A figure of speech that involves exaggerated claims or statements not meant to be taken literally; often used for emphasis or effect.
Obfuscation: The act of making something unclear or confusing; can be a strategy to obscure the truth or complicate understanding.
Stout: Describes a person or object that is large, wide, plump, or fat; often used in reference to body types.
Plastered: Indicates that something is covered or overlaid; can imply a layer of material applied to a surface.
Dictum: A formal statement or authoritative pronouncement, often used in legal or official contexts to express a principle or opinion.
Induce: The act of causing something to happen or bringing about an event or condition.
Anticlimactic: Describes a situation or outcome that is disappointingly mundane or less exciting than anticipated; often used in narratives.
Cryptic: Refers to communication that has a hidden meaning or is obscure and difficult to interpret; often used to create mystery.
Arch nemesis: Denotes a principal enemy or adversary; often signifies a longstanding rivalry or opposition.