Zing Words UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Bodacious - CORRECT ANSWER - (adj.) excellent, admirable, or attractive. Audacious in
a way considered admirable.
Bailiwick - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a person's area of skill, knowledge, authority, or
work.
Malfeasance - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a
public official
Brouhaha - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an
uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified
Conundrum - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a confusing and difficult problem or question
Bravado - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to
impress or intimidate
Scion - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) descendant; heir
Debacle - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse
or failure
Denizen - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) an inhabitant, resident; one who frequents a place
Diatribe - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a bitter and prolonged verbal attack
, Kerfuffle - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a commotion or fuss, especially one caused by
conflicting views
Emote - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to dramatically express emotions
Regale - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to feast, entertain agreeably
Brook - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to tolerate; to endure; to countenance
Proselytize - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to convert someone to a faith, belief, or cause
Kowtow - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) act in an excessively subservient manner
Ferret - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to search or hunt out; to torment, badger
Preclude - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to make impossible, prevent, shut out
Mollify - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to calm or make less severe
Decimate - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to kill or destroy a large part of
Pander - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) play up to another's desires and weaknesses
Ensconce - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to settle comfortably and firmly in position; to put
or hide in a safe place
Fastidious - CORRECT ANSWER - (adj.) very attentive to and concerned about accuracy
and detail
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Bodacious - CORRECT ANSWER - (adj.) excellent, admirable, or attractive. Audacious in
a way considered admirable.
Bailiwick - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a person's area of skill, knowledge, authority, or
work.
Malfeasance - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a
public official
Brouhaha - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an
uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified
Conundrum - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a confusing and difficult problem or question
Bravado - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to
impress or intimidate
Scion - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) descendant; heir
Debacle - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse
or failure
Denizen - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) an inhabitant, resident; one who frequents a place
Diatribe - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a bitter and prolonged verbal attack
, Kerfuffle - CORRECT ANSWER - (n.) a commotion or fuss, especially one caused by
conflicting views
Emote - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to dramatically express emotions
Regale - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to feast, entertain agreeably
Brook - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to tolerate; to endure; to countenance
Proselytize - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to convert someone to a faith, belief, or cause
Kowtow - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) act in an excessively subservient manner
Ferret - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to search or hunt out; to torment, badger
Preclude - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to make impossible, prevent, shut out
Mollify - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to calm or make less severe
Decimate - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to kill or destroy a large part of
Pander - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) play up to another's desires and weaknesses
Ensconce - CORRECT ANSWER - (v.) to settle comfortably and firmly in position; to put
or hide in a safe place
Fastidious - CORRECT ANSWER - (adj.) very attentive to and concerned about accuracy
and detail
