SSAT Vocabulary List 33-34

incensed

angered at something unjust or wrong

joggle

to shake

hackneyed

used so often as to lack freshness or originality, cliched

composure

Control over expression and action, calmness

ostentation

pretentious and vulgar display, especially of wealth and luxury, intended to impress or attract notice.

aria

operatic solo

cyclical

happening again and again in the same order; happening in cycles

burgeon

to grow rapidly or flourish

droll

amusing in an odd or whimsical way

obstinate

stubborn; unyielding

disconcert

to confuse; to disturb the composure of

tracery

ornamental stone openwork, typically in the upper part of a Gothic window.

paragon

a model of excellence or perfection

contrite

feeling regret for having committed some wrongdoing

mendicant

(n.) beggar; (adj.) depending on begging for a living

hapless

unfortunate

abate

to lessen