Vocab 3 and 4 TEST 2

aggregate

material or structure formed from a loosely compacted mass of fragments or materials

arduous

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

conceive

form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.

contemptuous

showing contempt (thinking that something is beneath you); scornful

dilapidated

in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

effervescent

(liquid) giving off bubbles, vivacious and enthusiastic

erudite

having or showing great knowledge or learning

fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity

incongruous

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

iniquity

immoral or grossly unfair

lucrative

producing a great deal of profit

myriad

a countless or extremely great number

ostracize

exclude someone from a society or group

pertinent

relavent or applicable to a particular matter; apposite

quandary

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation

rescind

revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

surmise

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it

tactful

having or showing tact (a sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations)

vehement

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense