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1. contingent

dependent on certain conditions

merciless; persistent

pack down tightly or press firmly

holding device for firearm

2. aggrandize

to lose luster or reputation, stain or discolor

truthfulness; accuracy or correctness

moderate in consumption or indulgence

increase power or importance; exaggerate

3. augment

declare invalid or nullify

hard to accomplish; difficult

increase or make larger

mound or dam built to prevent flooding

4. exculpate

bitter, abusive speech

to make impure by adding inferior substances

lacking clear purpose; random

clear from blame or guilt

5. inextricable

impossible to disentangle

hasty or impulsive

person who avoids social contact

voluntarily join or sign up

6. soporific

strong liking or liking for something; inclination

eager to fight or argue; combative

threatening; suggesting future harm

causing sleep or drowsiness

7. stickler

to mark with thin lines or grooves

vague or ambiguous expression

calm; unemotional; slow to react

person who insists on strict adherence to rules

8. supplant

exceeding reasonable limits

to cause to happen suddenly; hasten

clothing and accessories collection

to replace, to take the place of

9. opprobrium

popular trend; fashionable style

public disgrace or shame

difficult to manage

bodyweight exercises for fitness

10. obviate

cause curiosity or interest

move away aimlessly or become lost

prevent or remove a need

completely eliminate or destroy

11. bilk

barrier or enclosure of posts for defense or confinement

study of disease

animal waste or discarded parts

cheat or defraud

12. buttress

to drink deeply or heartily

Boldly resisting authority

support or reinforcement

walk heavily or slowly; slow progress

13. flout

skilled and quick in movement

Relating to the body

Openly disregard rules

equal in status or view

14. dilettante

small hammer for court proceedings

Amateur with superficial interest

clumsy; inept; lacks skill

a loop used to catch animals; rope for capturing

15. turpitude

deviating from the norm, abnormal

depraved or wicked behavior

polite or mild word substituted for harsh

to energize or refresh

16. phlegmatic

Requiring precise attention

intended to appease or reconcile

see or observe something suddenly

calm; unemotional; slow to react

17. polarize

flattering words to persuade or coax

divide into contrasting groups

of doubtful authenticity

ponder or worry deeply

18. oaf

turn away; avoid or dodge

motion or tremor; also a container for arrows

spreading throughout; widespread

clumsy and unintelligent person

19. vigor

copy with the aim to match or surpass

physical strength or mental energy

considerable in importance or size

persistent preoccupation; compulsive idea

20. detached

impartial or emotionally removed

healthful, promoting health

fluent or persuasive speaking

sudden and intense attack or rush

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. contingent

2. aggrandize

3. augment

4. exculpate

5. inextricable

6. soporific

7. stickler

8. supplant

9. opprobrium

10. obviate

11. bilk

12. buttress

13. flout

14. dilettante

15. turpitude

16. phlegmatic

17. polarize

18. oaf

19. vigor

20. detached

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. contingent

2. aggrandize

3. augment

4. exculpate

5. inextricable

6. soporific

7. stickler

8. supplant

9. opprobrium

10. obviate

11. bilk

12. buttress

13. flout

14. dilettante

15. turpitude

16. phlegmatic

17. polarize

18. oaf

19. vigor

20. detached

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