Reading Vocab Test

Front 1

garrulous
(adj).

Back 1

very talkative

Front 2

perturbed
(adj)

Back 2

to be anxious, upset, disturbed

Front 3

myriad
(N)

Back 3

too many to count

Front 4

pedestrian
(Adj)

Back 4

common, dull, ordinary

Front 5

arduous
(Adj)

Back 5

hard to do, difficult

Front 6

impeccable
(Adj)

Back 6

perfect, neat, faultless

Front 7

herpetology
(N)

Back 7

study of reptiles and amphibians

Front 8

ludicrous
(Adj)

Back 8

ridiculous

Front 9

novel
(Adj)

Back 9

new, unfamiliar

Front 10

stymie
(V)

Back 10

to block or frustrate

Front 11

colossal
(Adj)

Back 11

really big, huge

Front 12

extrovert
(N)

Back 12

someone who is outgoing

Front 13

gregarious
(Adj)

Back 13

social, loves company

Front 14

ambidextrous
(Adj)

Back 14

able to use both hands equally well

Front 15

irk
(V)

Back 15

to annoy or irritate

Front 16

intrepid
(Adj)

Back 16

fearless and brave

Front 17

fraternity
(N)

Back 17

group of people with the same interest

Front 18

obdurate
(Adj)

Back 18

stubborn

Front 19

bibliophile
(N)

Back 19

someone who loves books

Front 20

omnivore
(N)

Back 20

eats both plants and animals

Front 21

credible
(Adj)

Back 21

believable

Front 22

defenestrate
(V)

Back 22

throw out the window

Front 23

articulate
(V)

Back 23

speak clearly

Front 24

petty
(Adj)

Back 24

not important, small in value

Front 25

upbraid
(V)

Back 25

to scold or criticize

Front 26

incognito
(Adj)

Back 26

in disguise

Front 27

wax
(V)

Back 27

to get bigger

Front 28

wane
(V)

Back 28

to get smaller

Front 29

amble
(V)

Back 29

to walk in a relaxed manner

Front 30

trudge
(V)

Back 30

to walk in a tired way

Front 31

levity
(N)

Back 31

silliness

Front 32

alleviate
(V)

Back 32

to make easier to do or endure

Front 33

urbane
(Adj)

Back 33

polite, courteous

Front 34

altruistic
(Adj)

Back 34

helpful, concerned for others

Front 35

parsimonious
(Adj)

Back 35

stingy, not generous

Front 36

audacious
(Adj)

Back 36

daring and bold

Front 37

glutton
(N)

Back 37

someone who can’t get enough

Front 38

insipid
(Adj)

Back 38

dull and tasteless

Front 39

literal
(Adj)

Back 39

take it exactly as it’s spoken

Front 40

figurative
(Adj)

Back 40

has a creative meaning/image

Front 41

placid
(Adj)

Back 41

calm, peaceful

Front 42

claustrophobia
(N)

Back 42

fear of tight spaces

Front 43

tenacious
(Adj)

Back 43

stubborn, does not give up

Front 44

benevolent
(Adj)

Back 44

good, kind

Front 45

malicious
(Adj)

Back 45

bad, evil, without good intent

Front 46

interminable
(Adj)

Back 46

goes on forever and ever

Front 47

gullible
(Adj)

Back 47

easily tricked, willing to believe anything

Front 48

vivacious
(Adj)

Back 48

lively, fun to be with

Front 49

lethargic
(Adj)

Back 49

slow, without energy

Front 50

pacific
(Adj)

Back 50

calm and peaceful

Front 51

verbatim
(Adv)

Back 51

word for word

Front 52

taciturn
(Adj)

Back 52

silent, doesn't speak much

Front 53

sage
(Adj./N)

Back 53

a wise person

Front 54

agile
(Adj)

Back 54

able to move easily

Front 55

steadfast
(Adj)

Back 55

loyal

Front 56

insomnia
(N)

Back 56

inability to sleep

Front 57

transgress
(N)

Back 57

to not follow the rules

Front 58

prodigy
(N)

Back 58

highly talented child

Front 59

innocuous
(Adj)

Back 59

harmless

Front 60

inanimate
(Adj)

Back 60

no living

Front 61

toil
(V)

Back 61

to work long and hard

Front 62

optimist
(N)

Back 62

positive person

Front 63

pessimist
(N)

Back 63

negative person

Front 64

boisterous
(Adj)

Back 64

noisy and excited

Front 65

affluent
(Adj)

Back 65

wealthy, rich

Front 66

alibi
(N)

Back 66

reason/excuse why you couldn’t have done something

Front 67

alma mater
(N)

Back 67

school from which you graduate

Front 68

calligraphy
(N)

Back 68

fancy type of writing

Front 69

chronic
(Adj)

Back 69

all the time, repeatedly

Front 70

competent
(Adj)

Back 70

able

Front 71

amicable
(Adj)

Back 71

friendly

Front 72

antiquated
(Adj)

Back 72

old-fashioned, out of date

Front 73

commendable
(Adj)

Back 73

praiseworthy

Front 74

conundrum
(N)

Back 74

unsolved riddle or puzzle

Front 75

decorum
(N)

Back 75

proper behavior, manners

Front 76

dehydrated
(Adj)

Back 76

lacking water

Front 77

dissect
(V)

Back 77

to separate into pieces

Front 78

dogged
(Adj)

Back 78

stubborn, not giving up

Front 79

egregious
(Adj)

Back 79

sticking out in a bad way

Front 80

flaunt
(V)

Back 80

to show off

Front 81

apathetic
(Adj)

Back 81

not caring

Front 82

ardent
(Adj)

Back 82

to have great feeling or passion for

Front 83

cryptic
(adj)

Back 83

in secret code

Front 84

desist
(V)

Back 84

to stop doing something

Front 85

elite
(N)

Back 85

the best in a group

Front 86

din
(N)

Back 86

loud, continuous noise

Front 87

disgruntled
(Adj)

Back 87

unhappy, not content

Front 88

endurance
(N)

Back 88

ability to last or survive

Front 89

estrange
(V)

Back 89

to remove yourself from the group

Front 90

flourish
(V)

Back 90

to grow well, to thrive

Front 91

haggard
(Adj)

Back 91

gigantic, huge

Front 92

mimic
(V)

Back 92

to copy or imitate

Front 93

monstrosity
(N)

Back 93

giant, freak of nature

Front 94

oblivious
(Adj)

Back 94

unaware, not paying attention

Front 95

oscillate
(V)

Back 95

to swing back and forth, to keep changing one’s mind

Front 96

Incessant
(Adj).

Back 96

without stopping

Front 97

ingrate
(N.)

Back 97

unappreciative person

Front 98

kindred
(Adj)

Back 98

of similar nature, related

Front 99

latter
(N).

Back 99

the last mentioned in a list or group

Front 100

mammoth
(Adj).

Back 100

gigantic, huge