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1. trudge

rift or split in unity

filled with biting or harsh criticism

walk slowly and with effort

kill or destroy a large part

2. standoff

animal that eats plants

inclined to sue; argumentative.

deadlock or stalemate situation

praise highly

3. stringent

mitigation or disappearance of symptoms

a deep fissure in the earth's surface

strict, severe, or rigorous

astrological reading

4. pageant

elaborate public entertainment or parade

shaking or slight vibration

lasting a very short time

long-established and unlikely to change

5. apprehensive

close relationship based on understanding

stormy or turbulent

fearful or anxious

adverse reaction or resistance

6. usurpation

use of symbols to represent ideas

one who wins or overcomes

passionate and sincere

act of seizing power unlawfully

7. erudition

difficult to see or understand; unclear

court or judgment body

a small amount of money

extensive knowledge acquired through study

8. reprisal

retaliation for an injury or offense

introduction to a book or play

pedestal for reading or speaking

nearing death or inactivity.

9. judicious

offensive or unorthodox belief

showing good judgment or wisdom

hinder; obstruct progress

lying under oath

10. preclude

possibly; can be debated or questioned

act of freeing from slavery or restraint

no progress; deadlock or dead end

prevent from happening

11. waver

to hesitate or fluctuate in decision

required beforehand

code word or guiding principle

alluring but dangerous woman or sound

12. spur

with determination

limitation or fixed period of work

encourage or stimulate action

insisting on immediate attention

13. snare

middle class; materialistic values

partner in crime or wrongdoing

trap for catching animals

sad or mournful; gloomy.

14. vigilante

possible future event

overflowing with excitement or enthusiasm

skilled strategist or planner

person taking law enforcement into own hands

15. exposition

explanation or display

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

area of land or thought passage

hold and use a tool or weapon

16. persecute

harass or oppress persistently

persistent position of defense

relationship by blood or marriage

tending to talk excessively

17. symposium

gathering for discussion

predominance or dominance

state of exceeding limits

deliberately avoid or abstain from

18. sinecure

personality or mood

point on earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus

respond in kind or return favour

easy job with little work but prestige

19. verdant

overwhelm with things or people

a challenge or ordeal

green with lush vegetation

exemption, freedom from punishment

20. unwitting

full range of skills or performances

pay attention or consider

unaware or unintentional

change for the better; improvement

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. trudge

2. standoff

3. stringent

4. pageant

5. apprehensive

6. usurpation

7. erudition

8. reprisal

9. judicious

10. preclude

11. waver

12. spur

13. snare

14. vigilante

15. exposition

16. persecute

17. symposium

18. sinecure

19. verdant

20. unwitting

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. trudge

2. standoff

3. stringent

4. pageant

5. apprehensive

6. usurpation

7. erudition

8. reprisal

9. judicious

10. preclude

11. waver

12. spur

13. snare

14. vigilante

15. exposition

16. persecute

17. symposium

18. sinecure

19. verdant

20. unwitting

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