Exam Vocab

Question 1

devoid

Answer 1

not possessing, untouched by, void

Question 2

conceit

Answer 2

something that is conceived in the mind, a thought; idea

Question 3

exorable

Answer 3

unyielding, unalterable

Question 4

proclivity

Answer 4

natural or habitual inclination or tendency

Question 5

erudite

Answer 5

characterized by great knowledge, learned or scholarly

Question 6

pretentious

Answer 6

characterize by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved

Question 7

repudiation

Answer 7

the act of repudiating/ refusal as by a state or municipality, to pay a lawful debt

Question 8

minutiae

Answer 8

usually precise decals; small or trifling matters

Question 9

aesthetic

Answer 9

having a sense of the beautiful; characterized by a love of beauty

Question 10

pastoral

Answer 10

having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics general attributed to rural areas

Question 11

tumult

Answer 11

violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob

Question 12

propriety

Answer 12

conformity to establish standard of good or proper behaviors or manners

Question 13

profundity

Answer 13

the quality or state of being profound; depth

Question 14

reticent

Answer 14

disposed to be silent or not to speak freely, reserved

Question 15

scythe

Answer 15

an agricultural implement consisting of a long, curving, blade fastened at an angle to a bundle, for cutting grass, grain, etc.

Question 16

erential (couldn’t see first part of word)

Answer 16

showing deference; deferent respectful

Question 17

monotony

Answer 17

wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery

Question 18

thwart

Answer 18

to oppose successfully, prevent from accomplishing a purpose

Question 19

not possessing, untouched by, void

Answer 19

devoid

Question 20

something that is conceived in the mind, a thought; idea

Answer 20

conceit

Question 21

unyielding, unalterable

Answer 21

exorable

Question 22

natural or habitual inclination or tendency

Answer 22

proclivity

Question 23

characterized by great knowledge, learned or scholarly

Answer 23

erudite

Question 24

characterize by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved

Answer 24

pretentious

Question 25

the act of repudiating/ refusal as by a state or municipality, to pay a lawful debt

Answer 25

repudiation

Question 26

usually precise decals; small or trifling matters

Answer 26

minutiae

Question 27

having a sense of the beautiful; characterized by a love of beauty

Answer 27

aesthetic

Question 28

having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics general attributed to rural areas

Answer 28

pastoral

Question 29

violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob

Answer 29

tumult

Question 30

conformity to establish standard of good or proper behaviors or manners

Answer 30

propriety

Question 31

the quality or state of being profound; depth

Answer 31

profundity

Question 32

disposed to be silent or not to speak freely, reserved

Answer 32

reticent

Question 33

an agricultural implement consisting of a long, curving, blade fastened at an angle to a bundle, for cutting grass, grain, etc.

Answer 33

scythe

Question 34

showing deference; deferent respectful

Answer 34

erential (couldn’t see first part of word)

Question 35

wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery

Answer 35

monotony

Question 36

to oppose successfully, prevent from accomplishing a purpose

Answer 36

thwart