Vocab Review Test - Lists 3 & 4

aggregate

a material or structure formed from a loosely compacted mass of fragments or particles; collection, cluster

arduous

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

cacophony

a harsh discordant mixture of sounds; racket, noise

conceive

become pregnant form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind; think up, come up with

contemptuous

showing contempt (the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn); disrespectful, insulting

dilapidated

(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect; run-down, shabby

effervescent

bubbles vivacious and enthusiastic; lively, spirited

erudite

having or showing great knowledge or learning; learned, scholarly

fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity; passionate, intense

incongruous

not in harmony or keeping up with the surroundings or other aspects of something; out of place, unsuitable

iniquity

immoral or grossly unfair behavior; evil, wickedness

lucrative

producing a great deal of product; profitable

myriad

a countless or extremely great number; multitude, quantity

ostracize

exclude (someone) from a society or group

pertinent

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite, fitting

quandary

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation; a practical dilemma, predicament

rescind

revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement); reverse

surmise

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it; suspect, infer

tactful

having or showing tact (adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues); considerate, understanding

vehement

showing strong feelings; forceful, passionate