Vocab #4

Question 1

Propensity

Answer 1

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Question 2

Affable

Answer 2

Friendly

Question 3

Infer

Answer 3

deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Question 4

Scurrilous

Answer 4

making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.

Question 5

Reverberate

Answer 5

(of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo.

Question 6

Aura

Answer 6

the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.

Question 7

Remonstrate

Answer 7

make a forcefully reproachful protest.

Question 8

Sleazy

Answer 8

Corrupt or immoral

Question 9

Insular

Answer 9

Ignorant in cultures or ideas

Question 10

Querulous

Answer 10

Complaining in a whining manner

Question 11

Repudiate

Answer 11

To reject or renounce

Question 12

Inscrutable

Answer 12

Impossible to understand

Question 13

Resilient

Answer 13

Strong, tough

Question 14

Gossamer

Answer 14

Cobweb, silk

Question 15

Irrevocable

Answer 15

Not able to be changed

Question 16

Amorphous

Answer 16

Shapeless

Question 17

Contraband

Answer 17

Goods that are smuggled in

Question 18

Sedulous

Answer 18

Diligent

Question 19

Aggrandize

Answer 19

Increase the power or wealth of

Question 20

Erudite

Answer 20

Having great knowledge of