Vocabulary Quiz #2

What is the definition of 'aplomb'?

• Confidence, skill, and poise in difficult or challenging situations.

• A supernatural vision or being, as in a spirit or ghost.

• To give notice to someone about something. To bring up to date or inform.

• Someone with the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue.

What is the definition for 'aspersion'?

• Confidence, skill, and poise in difficult or challenging situations.

• A supernatural vision or being, as in a spirit or ghost.

• False accusation; slander; a statement that attacks someone's character.

• A strong desire to achieve something; a motivating goal or ambition.

What is the definition of 'autonomous'?

• Confidence, skill, and poise in difficult or challenging situations.

• A supernatural vision or being, as in a spirit or ghost.

• Politically independent, self-governing, with ability to make decisions.

• Passionate, or full of great enthusiasm or eagerness. Emotionally intense and devoted.

What is the definition for 'avarice'?

• Unreasonably strong desire for money and riches.

• Wet, dirty, unkempt, or in a general condition of disarray.

• Senseless or nonsense talking or writing; a ridiculous, senseless, or worthless idea or suggestion.

• To exchange, trade, or pass words or blows.

What is the definition of 'bedraggled'?

• Confidence, skill, and poise in difficult or challenging situations.

• Wet, dirty, unkempt, or in a general condition of disarray.

• To give notice to someone about something. To bring up to date or inform.

• Someone with the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue.

What is the definition for 'benevolent'?

• Confidence, skill, and poise in difficult or challenging situations.

• A supernatural vision or being, as in a spirit or ghost.

• A formal blessing or expression of good wishes.

• Kind or full of good will. Motivated by charity rather than desire to profit.

What is the definition of 'balderdash'?

• Confidence, skill, and poise in difficult or challenging situations.

• A supernatural vision or being, as in a spirit or ghost.

• Senseless or nonsense talking or writing; a ridiculous, senseless, or worthless idea or suggestion.

• To exchange, trade, or pass words or blows.

What is the definition for 'befuddle'?

• Confidence, skill, and poise in difficult or challenging situations.

• A supernatural vision or being, as in a spirit or ghost.

• To confuse or perplex, mystify, or confuse. To make someone inebriated and/or unable to think clearly.

• Late or tardy; delayed after the specific time.

What is the definition of 'baneful'?

• Confidence, skill, and poise in difficult or challenging situations.

• A supernatural vision or being, as in a spirit or ghost.

• Ruinous or destructive; capable of spoiling or causing utter destruction.

• To state that something exists or is true or valid, especially a formal written statement.

What is the definition for 'belated'?

• Confidence, skill, and poise in difficult or challenging situations.

• A supernatural vision or being, as in a spirit or ghost.

• Late or tardy; delayed after the specific time.

• Ready to start a war or fight; hostile, aggressive, or pugnacious.