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1. elucidate

brief and to the point

dominance or rising power

make clear or explain thoroughly

wisdom in decision-making

2. pandemonium

belief that events are predetermined

a state of noisy chaos or wild uproar

unwilling to spend money; stingy

middle class; materialistic values

3. squander

open to influence or persuasion

large, imposing building or structure

waste in reckless or foolish way

coming together at one point

4. buttress

secretive cautious movement

support or reinforce; structural prop

passion for a cause

floating debris or discarded objects

5. disinterested

impartial; lacking interest

process of uniting or joining

burdensome, heavy, or oppressive

difficult or precarious situation

6. symbolism

use of symbols to represent ideas

weapons or ammunition used in warfare

absurdly humorous

impossible to imagine or accept

7. reclamation

restoration or improvement of wasteland

capable of being shaped or molded

remarkably large or impressive

busy street or road

8. protagonist

the leading character in a story

regard with deep respect

secretly leave to avoid arrest or prosecution

one who derives pleasure from watching

9. shrouded

intimidating or discouraging in difficulty

covered or hidden from view

remote natural uninhabited area

one who commits a crime

10. ignominious

multiple shots or attacks in quick succession

deserving shame or disgrace

aspect or side of something

critical turning point in progress

11. lambaste

person insisting on strict adherence

equipment or machinery

dark or dull in tone or mood

criticize harshly

12. unctuous

someone who corrupts or distorts

unintentional, accidental, careless

excessively flattering or insincere

short, pithy statement.

13. mural

official record keeper

ringing out loudly; noisy

origin or source of something

large painting on a wall or ceiling

14. nefarious

dark or dull in tone or mood

sameness or consistency

calm and unbiased

having wicked or evil intentions

15. veracity

a flamboyant confidence or style

a person's legal residence or home

theory or philosophy of law

truthfulness or accuracy

16. hypocrisy

openly disregard or defy

pretending to have morals

spread throughout

notable person; sources of light.

17. tributary

remove or erase completely

river feeding into larger stream

feeling very down or hopeless

an irresistible urge to act

18. safeguard

brief and to the point

quality of craftsmanship

protect or secure against harm

disorderly and disruptive

19. antiquity

cowardly or lacking courage

a temporary or portable structure

inclined to sue; argumentative.

ancient times or objects from that era

20. erudition

widespread destruction

statefulness or ceremonial seriousness

extensive knowledge acquired through study

persistent, determined, and tenacious

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. elucidate

2. pandemonium

3. squander

4. buttress

5. disinterested

6. symbolism

7. reclamation

8. protagonist

9. shrouded

10. ignominious

11. lambaste

12. unctuous

13. mural

14. nefarious

15. veracity

16. hypocrisy

17. tributary

18. safeguard

19. antiquity

20. erudition

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. elucidate

2. pandemonium

3. squander

4. buttress

5. disinterested

6. symbolism

7. reclamation

8. protagonist

9. shrouded

10. ignominious

11. lambaste

12. unctuous

13. mural

14. nefarious

15. veracity

16. hypocrisy

17. tributary

18. safeguard

19. antiquity

20. erudition

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