Vocab 4

Question 1

Aggrandize

Answer 1

Exaggerate, to make something appear greater than it actually is

Question 2

Amorphous

Answer 2

Without determinate shape

Question 3

Archetype

Answer 3

An ideal example. Model

Question 4

Aura

Answer 4

Pervasive psychic influence supposed to emanate from persons

Question 5

Contraband

Answer 5

Goods that have been illegally smuggled in or out

Question 6

Erudite

Answer 6

Characterize by extensive knowledge and book smarts

Question 7

Gossamer

Answer 7

Soft light delicate fabric.

Question 8

Infer

Answer 8

To conclude from facts or premises

Question 9

Inscrutable

Answer 9

Difficult to understand or fathom

Question 10

Insular

Answer 10

Narrow or isolated in outlook or experience

Question 11

Irrevocable

Answer 11

Impossible to retract or take back

Question 12

Propensity

Answer 12

An innate inclination; a tendency

Question 13

Querulous

Answer 13

Habitually complaining, whining

Question 14

Remonstrate

Answer 14

To present and urge reasons in opposition; to protest

Question 15

Repudiate

Answer 15

To refuse to have anything to do with, to reject

Question 16

Resilient

Answer 16

Able to recover quickly

Question 17

Retrench

Answer 17

To cut down or reduce in extent or quality

Question 18

Reverberate

Answer 18

To respond in succession of echoes

Question 19

Scurrilous

Answer 19

Grossly indecent or vulgar, foul mouthed

Question 20

Sedulous

Answer 20

Constantly working hard, busy, hard working

Question 21

Sleazy

Answer 21

Dirty and vulgar

Question 22

Affable

Answer 22

Easy to speak to; friendly