Vocab 4

Question 0

Erudite

Answer 0

Characterized by extensive knowledge and book smarts

Question 1

Amorphous

Answer 1

Without determinate shape

Question 2

Propensity

Answer 2

An innate inclination; a tendency

Question 3

Archetype

Answer 3

An ideal example; model or quintessence

Question 4

Insular

Answer 4

Narrow or isolated in outlook or experience

Question 5

Aura

Answer 5

Pervasive physic influence supposed to emanate from persons

Question 6

Aggrandize

Answer 6

To make something appear greater than it actually is; exaggerate

Question 7

Reverberate

Answer 7

To resound in a succession of echoes

Question 8

Affable

Answer 8

Easy to speak to; friendly

Question 9

Remonstrate

Answer 9

To present and urge reasons in opposition; to protest

Question 10

Repudiate

Answer 10

To refuse to have anything to do with; to reject

Question 11

Scurrilous

Answer 11

Grossly indecent or vulgar; foul-mouthed

Question 12

Irrevocable

Answer 12

Impossible to retract or take back

Question 13

Inscrutable

Answer 13

Difficult to understand or fathom

Question 14

Sedulous

Answer 14

Constantly working hard, busy, hard-working

Question 15

Resilient

Answer 15

Able to recover quickly; able to return to an original form

Question 16

Gossamer

Answer 16

A soft, light, and delicate fabric; thin, light, delicate, or flimsy

Question 17

Querulous

Answer 17

Habitually complaining, whining

Question 18

Contraband

Answer 18

Goods that have been illegally smuggled in or out

Question 19

Retrench

Answer 19

To cut down or reduce in extent or quantity

Question 20

Sleazy

Answer 20

Shabby, dirty, and vulgar; tawdry

Question 21

Infer

Answer 21

To conclude from facts or premises