Sharp Tongues
Truth & Deception
Power & Judgment
People and Roles
Big Ideas
100

What word means Bitter, biting, or sarcastic in tone

acerbic

100

A deliberately false story or rumor

Canard

100

To clear someone from blame?

Exculpate

100

A follower who assists in religious services?

Acolyte

100

A perfect and ideal society?

Utopia

200
What word means extremely self-absorbed or vain

narcissism

200

To deceive or mislead using sneaky tricks?

Chicanery

200
Strong resistance to persuasion or wrongdoing?

Obdurate

200

One who loves fine food and drink?

Epicure

200

A small system that reflects a larger world?

Microcosm 

300

what word means tasteless or lacking excitement?

Insipid

300

To pretend or conceal one's true intentions?

Dissemble 

300

To impose something on an unwilling recipient?

Foist

300

One who opposes the main character?

Antagonist

300

A condition of being very poor?

Destitute

400

To misinterpret someone's meaning?

Misconstrue

400

Slander meant to damage reputation? 

Calumny

400

Very bad or shocking behavior?

egregious

400

Elegant and charming in manner?

Debonair

400

An extremely small amount?

Infinitesimal

500

What word would you use to describe a harsh or jarring sound?

Cacophony

500

To show false loyalty or exaggerate allegiance?

Fealty

500

To lessen the strength or energy of?

Enervate

500

A leader who appeals to emotions and prejudice?

Demagogue 

500

An enthusiastic speech of praise?

Encomium

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