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1. stench

delaying speech to obstruct legislation

persistent foul smell

scene of disorder or destruction

exam after death

2. alleviate

presence everywhere at once

pacing or speed of music or movement

covered or hidden from view

make easier or less severe

3. intimidation

unnecessary or free of charge

to decrease gradually in size or intensity

causing fear to influence actions

protect or secure against harm

4. hypocrisy

reprimand severely or punish

careful with money or resources

pretending to have morals

characterized by disorder or disturbance

5. umpire

very precise and careful.

habitually silent or uncommunicative

a sudden feeling of resentment

official overseeing sports matches

6. malady

effective in producing a desired result

loyal, firm, or supportive

illness or disease.

dispersion of a population

7. derelict

destroying or opposing beliefs

mysterious or fascinating quality

guess based on incomplete evidence

deserted or neglectful

8. timorous

maze or complicated network

fearful or apprehensive

gradual reduction or wearing down

special honour or respect shown publicly

9. remuneration

undermine or corrupt

worsen or intensify a problem

measure for evaluation

payment for work or services

10. boisterous

sudden desire or impulsive idea

the pivot point of a lever

noisy, energetic, and rowdy

inclined to sue; argumentative.

11. cornucopia

cause of pain or suffering

abundant supply or horn of plenty

act of obtaining

final total or summary

12. raucous

loud and harsh in sound

fake or false appearance

contemplative thinking

expression of disapproval or blame

13. pernicious

code word or guiding principle

speech by a single speaker alone

harmful or destructive

excessive use of words

14. intransigence

refusal to change stance or opinion

gradual reduction or wearing down

secretive cautious movement

strong feeling toward career or occupation

15. symposium

gathering for discussion

word for word, exactly as spoken or written

hardworking, diligent, productive

fanatical supporter

16. figment

to humble oneself excessively

incorrectness, improper conduct

gradual reduction or wearing down

imaginary or fabricated thing

17. tempestuous

stormy or turbulent

fanatical supporter

lively and aggressive

although or even though

18. pragmatism

focus on practical results

reliability, energy, and life force

symbol or sign representing an idea or entity

emotionless; showing no feeling

19. vindictive

showing good judgment or wisdom

overcome or bring under control

having a desire for revenge

chaotic or unstable flow of air or water

20. contravene

to violate or oppose

expressing disapproval or criticism

allowing light but not clear

flirtatious or teasing

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. stench

2. alleviate

3. intimidation

4. hypocrisy

5. umpire

6. malady

7. derelict

8. timorous

9. remuneration

10. boisterous

11. cornucopia

12. raucous

13. pernicious

14. intransigence

15. symposium

16. figment

17. tempestuous

18. pragmatism

19. vindictive

20. contravene

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. stench

2. alleviate

3. intimidation

4. hypocrisy

5. umpire

6. malady

7. derelict

8. timorous

9. remuneration

10. boisterous

11. cornucopia

12. raucous

13. pernicious

14. intransigence

15. symposium

16. figment

17. tempestuous

18. pragmatism

19. vindictive

20. contravene

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