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1. cavalcade

a sudden sharp feeling of pain

strong loyalty to tribe

brief attack or incursion

a procession of riders or carriages

2. vacillation

joining of rivers or events

secretly leave to avoid arrest or prosecution

loyalty or faithfulness

indecision or fluctuations

3. arbiter

one who judges or mediates conflicts

heavy material to stabilize a vessel

absurdly humorous

childish or immature

4. upbraid

scold or reprimand severely

clear and easily understood.

proof that someone is right or justified

urge, stimulate, provoke into action

5. machination

imaginary or fabricated thing

incorrectness, improper conduct

crafty or secret scheme.

introductory piece or event

6. rigmarole

declare openly

inequality or difference

complicated procedure or story

officially recognize or authorize

7. quintessential

representing the perfect example

great happiness or triumph

lacking courage or resolve; timid

unfriendly, unwelcoming, harsh climate

8. sarcasm

elderly, frail, or broken down

period of stagnation, inactivity, or depression

long-standing argument or conflict

sharp irony or satire

9. boisterous

noisy, energetic, and rowdy

shameless or reckless behavior

military blockade to capture a place

rude or disrespectful behavior

10. vanguard

divided into four equal parts

rebellion or revolt

leading position in movement

divine guidance or care

11. temerity

protection or support

required beforehand

large tent for events; prominent.

reckless boldness or rashness

12. siren

alluring but dangerous woman or sound

violation of rules or law

effective in producing a desired result

act of illegally copying or stealing

13. tumult

grief after a loved one’s death

solid material settled in liquid

loud confused noise or disorder

predecessor or precursor

14. prerogative

capable of being shaped or molded

ability to be applied everywhere

privilege or right

to lose luster or become discolored

15. ennui

multiple shots or attacks in quick succession

original model or first form

become less intense or widespread

boredom or listlessness arising from lack of interest

16. anachronistic

harmful, hostile, adverse

superficial promotion of a cause

belonging to a different time period

wrap or enfold completely

17. reticence

showing no interest or emotion

restraint in speech or manner

maintenance or repair work

death or end of existence

18. requisition

official record keeper

restore friendly relationship

formal demand or request

forerunner or ancestor

19. tabloid

irrational belief

newspaper with sensational stories

support or foot of a column

repetitive list or prayer; tedious recitation.

20. palatial

state of being sober or serious

like a palace; grand or luxurious

lacking originality or freshness

unfriendly, unwelcoming, harsh climate

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cavalcade

2. vacillation

3. arbiter

4. upbraid

5. machination

6. rigmarole

7. quintessential

8. sarcasm

9. boisterous

10. vanguard

11. temerity

12. siren

13. tumult

14. prerogative

15. ennui

16. anachronistic

17. reticence

18. requisition

19. tabloid

20. palatial

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cavalcade

2. vacillation

3. arbiter

4. upbraid

5. machination

6. rigmarole

7. quintessential

8. sarcasm

9. boisterous

10. vanguard

11. temerity

12. siren

13. tumult

14. prerogative

15. ennui

16. anachronistic

17. reticence

18. requisition

19. tabloid

20. palatial

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