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1. shatter

ornate or excessively decorated

remark lacking originality; cliche

break into pieces suddenly or violently

restrict or burden in severity

2. sip

to drink in small amounts

temporary suspension or state of inactivity

loyalty or commitment to a cause

bend forward and downward; a small porch

3. tentative

feeling tired, exhausted, or bored

not certain or finalized; experimental

observable facts or events, unusual occurrences

angry speech or upbraiding

4. sedulous

no longer in use

hesitate or stumble in action

diligent; showing persistent effort

hinder or obstruct

5. construe

arranged in order of rank or importance

expression of disapproval or disappointment

to withdraw gradually, move back

interpret or understand the meaning

6. slur

having infinite knowledge

lacking courage or timid

smear or damaging remark; unclear sound

gentle and kindly

7. stint

beginning to develop

period of limited or fixed work, also a restriction

ability to learn or do something; talent

unable to be disturbed or upset; calm

8. loll

refuse to give or grant; keep back

lie or lounge in a relaxed manner

native to a region

stubborn; unyielding; resistant to change

9. partisan

Potential or likely to happen; outlook

turn away or prevent from happening

natural tendency or inclination

devoted supporter; biased

10. naïve

true or dishonest

large or powerful entity

inexperienced; innocent; trusting

Separate and distinct

11. calumny

reduce in rank or position

shining with a soft glow; glossy

recklessly bold or rash

false statement to damage reputation

12. cajole

hinder or obstruct

noisily defiant; unruly

occurring irregularly; scattered or infrequent

persuade patiently or cleverly

13. banter

deeply distressed or upset

filled with excessive zeal

playful and friendly teasing

attribute or condition to meet requirements

14. bask

temporarily inactive or sleeping

Permanent; not erasable

wicked or villainous; criminal

lie in warmth or enjoy to the fullest

15. exigent

urgent or requiring immediate action

special right or privilege; entitlement

quick or fast in movement or action

pretend or fake being affected

16. provocative

minor weakness or eccentricity

prevent or obstruct beforehand

willing to cooperate or be influenced

causing thought or action; irritating or exciting

17. insignia

to recover ownership by payment, to rescue

artwork made of small pieces; patchwork design

distinctive badge or emblem

slow to understand; blunt or dull

18. blandishment

flattering words to persuade or coax

sudden fear or alarm

push or compel someone to do something

relating to the countryside or rural life

19. bog

not conducive to success

to triumph, to be victorious or widespread

playfully or fancifully unpredictable

wet, muddy ground; swamp or marsh

20. facetious

deviating from the norm, abnormal

Treating serious issues humorously

person guilty of a serious crime

feeling tired, exhausted, or bored

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. shatter

2. sip

3. tentative

4. sedulous

5. construe

6. slur

7. stint

8. loll

9. partisan

10. naïve

11. calumny

12. cajole

13. banter

14. bask

15. exigent

16. provocative

17. insignia

18. blandishment

19. bog

20. facetious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. shatter

2. sip

3. tentative

4. sedulous

5. construe

6. slur

7. stint

8. loll

9. partisan

10. naïve

11. calumny

12. cajole

13. banter

14. bask

15. exigent

16. provocative

17. insignia

18. blandishment

19. bog

20. facetious

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