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BMMS Goldent Goblet
BMMS Golden Goblet Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| insolent | disrespectful or rude in speech or conduct |
| ingot | a mass of metal cast into a shape that is easy to handle or store |
| crucible | a pot made of a substance not easily damaged by fire that is used for holding something to be treated under great heat |
| jocular | Characterized by joking. |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror |
| urchin | a mischievous child |
| ingratiating | to gain favor or acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| wheedle | to gain or get by coaxing or flattering |
| ostensible | shown outwardly : APPARENT |
| raucous | behaving in a rough and noisy way |
| irascible | having a hot temper and easily angered |
| glib | speaking or spoken with careless ease and often with little regard for truth |
| malevolent | having or showing ill will : SPITEFUL |
| obsequious | ready to help or obey like a servant or slave at the wish or command of another person especially to gain favor |
| austere | stern and unfriendly in appearance and manner |
| dubious | causing doubt : UNCERTAIN |
| eke | to get with great difficulty |
| diligence | careful and continued work |
| desiccate | to dry thoroughly; dry up |
| ridicule | the act of making fun of someone or something |
| hauteur | haughty manner or spirit; arrogance |
| impudent | showing scorn for or disregard of others : INSOLENT, DISRESPECTFUL |
| laconic | using few words |
| exasperate | to make angry : ANNOY, IRRITATE |
| tedious | tiring because of length or dullness : BORING |
| temerity | reckless boldness; rashness |
| morose | moody or gloomy |
| precarious | dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure |
| consternation | a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay |
| ominous | being or showing a sign of evil or misfortune to come |
| futile | having no result or effect : USELESS |
| desecrate | to treat a sacred place or sacred object shamefully or with great disrespect |
| brandish | to shake or wave in a threatening manner |
| guttural | formed or pronounced in the throat |
| conviction | a strong belief or opinion |