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1. undercurrent

underlying feeling or influence

poorly made or insubstantial

a hidden danger or difficulty

expectation of worst outcomes

2. derogatory

based on a situation that isn't real

insulting or disapproving

causing fear to influence actions

eager to fight

3. foment

accept reluctantly but without protest

truthfulness or accuracy

incite or stir up (trouble)

uncultured or materialistic person

4. berate

showing selfless concern for others

lively celebration or party

scold or reprimand sharply

series of linked things

5. sophistry

fallacious arguments or reasoning

lacking seriousness or importance

like a palace; grand or luxurious

filled with biting or harsh criticism

6. incongruous

principle or belief

threats or force used to compel someone to act against their will

not fitting, out of place

hesitate or refuse abruptly

7. wherewithal

a social outcast or exile

necessary resources or means

superficial knowledge or brief sample

weak or lacking energy

8. modicum

a small amount.

composure or self-assurance

outward appearance or face

ominous or significant

9. incongruity

enchanting or charming

a group of attendants or associates

unnecessary or excessive

discrepancy, lack of harmony or agreement

10. yoke

tending to talk excessively

display ostentatiously

harness for oxen or burdens

skilled worker or merchant

11. conflagration

large destructive fire

creativity, cleverness, inventiveness

full of passion or enthusiasm

large, imposing building or structure

12. embellish

un concerned, neutral, having no preference

state of lasting forever

tendency, preference, leaning

enhance by adding decorative details

13. chastise

to punish or scold severely

multicolored or diverse

belittle or speak badly of

short amusing or interesting story

14. disinterested

causing fear to influence actions

urgent; necessary; commanding

read carefully or thoroughly

impartial; lacking interest

15. lampoon

simultaneous agreement or sound

steep slope or cliff

publicly criticize with satire

raider or plunderer.

16. reticence

restraint in speech or manner

group of lines in a poem

complete agreement or accord

constellation-based astrological chart

17. sage

favorable or auspicious

easily influenced or affected

wise person

excessive obedience

18. watchdog

guardian or protector of property

return to earlier or less developed state

the act of describing sharply

possibly; can be debated or questioned

19. vista

extensive view or prospect

leader or indicator of trends

prevent by acting first

quick and superficial

20. toxicity

rebellion or revolt

harmful or poisonous nature

underlying reasoning or explanation

refusal to obey or conform

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. undercurrent

2. derogatory

3. foment

4. berate

5. sophistry

6. incongruous

7. wherewithal

8. modicum

9. incongruity

10. yoke

11. conflagration

12. embellish

13. chastise

14. disinterested

15. lampoon

16. reticence

17. sage

18. watchdog

19. vista

20. toxicity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. undercurrent

2. derogatory

3. foment

4. berate

5. sophistry

6. incongruous

7. wherewithal

8. modicum

9. incongruity

10. yoke

11. conflagration

12. embellish

13. chastise

14. disinterested

15. lampoon

16. reticence

17. sage

18. watchdog

19. vista

20. toxicity

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