Definitions
narrow-minded and rigid, especially in opinions or prejudices
What is hidebound
insensible; unaware
What is oblivious
follower, imitator
What is bellwether
The feral feline _________________ all night that prevented us from getting any sleep.
What is caterwauled
Generally speaking, over 95% of words ending with the suffix ending -ly indicates this part of speech.
What is an adverb
a philosophy or practice characterized by a usually deliberate abstention from direction or interference, especially with individual freedom of choice and action
What is laissez-faire
chain of command
What is hierarchy
terra firma, solid ground
What is morass
When Matthew eliminated the _________________ from the theatre clique, all the performers settled down and performed magnificently.
What is bellwether
Each one of the several books on the shelves (is, are) written by pre 19th century authors.
Correct answer "is"
lacking in wholesome vigor or energy; worn out or exhausted
What is effete
visionary, quixotic
What is chimerical
totally, completely
What is quasi
The soldier, deserting his post during the night, proved to be nothing more than a ____________________.
What is poltroon
This author is considered the "Father of Minimalism"
Who is Raymond Carver
irreverently mocking; coarse, vulgar or indecent in language
What is ribald
fetid, noxious, vile, loathsome
What is noisome
vertical, upright
What is supine
What is vignettes
Many hours at the driving range (has, have) led us to design golf balls with GPS locators in them.
What is "have"
an accomplished and presumable irreversible deed, fact, or action
What is fait accompli
persiflage, light-hearted joking
What is raillery
guru, master, teacher
What is proselyte
The test manual was a(n) ____________________ provided free with the purchase of a new textbook.
What is adjunct
Authors may use these four types of irony in their writings.
What are
a) Verbal c) Situational
b) Dramatic d) Cosmic