Vocabulary Bluff Jeopardy

A

1

What is a government ruled by a religious leader or figure?

Theocracy

2

These people are often overly concerned with minor details.

Pedant

3

Synonyms of this word, which means to caution or advise against something, are reprimand and “call on the carpet” while antonyms are praise and “pat on the back”.

Admonish

4

Many would argue that defending a known murderer in court is _______.

(There are two possible answers for this one. You get twice as many points if you get both of them)

Incorrigible/Untenable

B

1

What adjective means strong and muscular?

Brawny

2

This adjective describes plants that grow toward or move toward light.

Phototropic

3

This word describes the process through which an organism changes food into energy.

Metabolism

4

Synonyms of this word are gibe and insult; Antonyms of this word are applause and plaudits.

Jeer

C

1

What adjective means showing complete argument?

Unanimous

2

What adjective means limber and bending easily?

Lithe

3

The definition of this word is detached or disconnected in sound and style.

Staccato

4

This word, synonyms of mockery and farce, means a bad imitation of or a perversion of.

Travesty

D

1

The synonym of this word is vie.

Contend

2

This word means ridiculous and nonsensical.

Preposterous

3

The synonym of this word which comes from the roots fluere and fluctum is harmonious.

Mellifluous

4

What noun is an official system of naming?

Nomenclature

E

1

This word means extremely fat and obese.

Corpulent

2

Synonyms of this word, which means an outer apparition, are air, aura, and facade.

Semblance

3

The synonym of this word is flinch; the antonyms are advance, proceed, and to gain ground.

Recoil

4

The feud between the two nations was incited due to the ______ between them.

Animosity