10 Words Second 10 Words Affable Aggrandize Amorphous Archetype Aura Insular Contraband Propensity Erudite Querulous Gossamer Remonstrate Inscrutable Resilient Irrevocable Reverberate ID: 1002135
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1. Unit 4 VCB, Level FFirst 10 WordsSecond 10 WordsAffableAggrandizeAmorphousArchetypeAuraInsularContrabandPropensityEruditeQuerulousGossamerRemonstrateInscrutableResilientIrrevocableReverberateRepudiateScurrilousSleazySedulous
2. Affable (adj.)Courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak toEx: The affable junior showed the new student his way to class.
3. Aggrandize (v.)To increase in greatness, power or wealth, to build up or intensify, to make appear greaterEx: He wanted to aggrandize his wealth by buying more real estate. Synonym: amplify
4. Amorphous (adj.)Shapeless, without definite form; of no particular Types or character; without organization, unity or cohesionEx: The children liked playing with the amorphous slimy toy.
5. Archetype (n.)An original model on which something was pattered or replicated; the idea example of a particular type of person or thing
6. Aura (n.)That which surrounds (as an atmosphere); a distinctive air or personal qualityEx: His aura showed a positive glow.
7. Contraband(n.) Illegal traffic, smuggled goods; (adj.) illegal, prohibitedEx: The contraband caused students to be expelled.
8. Erudite (adj.) Scholarly, learned, bookish, pedanticEx: Her erudite manner made her the nerd of the class. Synonym: educated, well-read
9. Gossamer(adj.) Thin, light, delicate, insubstantial(n.) a very thin, light clothEx: Ghosts are often depicted as wearing gossamer clothing. Synonym: filmy, sheer
10. Inscrutable (adj.)Incapable of being understood, impossible to see through physically Ex: The inscrutable assignment made the students confused; they could not understand the directions. Synonym: impenetrable, incomprehensible
11. Insular (adj.)Relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island; narrow or isolated in outlook or experienceEx: His insular views made him the least liked student; he never listened to other people’s opinions. Synonyms: narrow-minded
12. Irrevocable (adj.)Incapable of being changed or called backEx: The judge made an irrevocable decision to deny a drunk driver his license. Synonym: unalterable
13. Propensity (n.)A natural inclination or predilection towardEx: Buckley has a propensity for teaching vocabulary!Synonym: natural bent
14. Querulous (adj.)Peevish, complaining, fretfulEx: The querulous student yelled at the teacher; he always had a negative comment to say about school!Synonym: petulant
15. Remonstrate (v.)To argue with someone against something, protest against
16. Repudiate ( v.)To disown, reject, or deny the validity ofEx: I repudiated the plan because it did not make sense; you should study before the test. Synonym: disavow, renounce
17. Resilient (adj.)Able to return to an original shape or form; able to recover quickly
18. Reverberate (v.) to re-echo, resound; to reflect or be reflected repeatedly
19. Scurrilous (adj.)Coarsely abusive, vulgar or low (especially in language), foul-mouthed
20. Sedulous (adj.)Persistent, showing industry and determination
21. Sleazy (adj.)Thin or flimsy in texture; cheap; shoddy or inferior in quality or character; ethically low, mean, or disreputable Ex: The sleazy notebook made it difficult to organizemy papers. Synonym: inferior, cheesy