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1. deft

done without preparation

suddenly surprise or frighten

skilled and quick in movement

so absurd it’s funny

2. cessation

intense feeling of happiness or well-being

integrity and uprightness

partner or supporter in a common goal

stopping or end

3. spendthrift

stretched tight without slack

excessive talkativeness, fluency

a statement or suggestion put forward for consideration

person who wastes money extravagantly

4. preclude

justify or explain with logical reasons

spend or use up (resources)

voluntarily join or sign up

to prevent or make impossible, exclude

5. reticent

reserved; not revealing thoughts readily

closely connected or appropriate

provide shelter or refuge

sudden and intense attack or rush

6. exemplary

displaced beat or offbeat in rhythm

easily seen or noticed

claim or accusation; assertion without proof

commendable or serving as a perfect model

7. misanthrope

sides of an opening like a door

Worry unnecessarily

belittle or degrade

a person who dislikes humanity; antipathetic

8. torpor

mental or physical sluggishness or inactivity

extreme poverty

take away or deny possession

remarkably great or enormous in size or extent

9. temperate

Devotion to a cause or task

moderate or mild in climate or behavior

extended in duration, prolonged

to scold or rebuke severely; reprimand

10. placid

serious effort toward a goal

peaceful; calm; tranquil

Intense passion or enthusiasm

maximum amount something can contain or hold

11. elucidate

Clichéd or overused

assert or state confidently

deprive; strip away possessions

clarify or explain clearly

12. transgress

violate or exceed a limit or boundary

backbone; moral strength or courage

having a sharp inclination or high rate

understood by few; mysterious

13. conspire

fill or pervade with a substance

Plan secretly to do something wrong

green with grass or foliage, lush

large underground cave

14. overhaul

artwork made of small pieces; patchwork design

a thorough renovation or repair; complete update

turn upside down

unstable or insecure; uncertain footing

15. reconcile

restore friendly relations or harmony

Call upon spirits or imagine vividly

vague or ambiguous expression

easily broken or fragile

16. gullible

easily deceived or duped

delicate, light fabric

suitable for growing crops

without caution; irresponsible or daring

17. admonish

directly opposed or contrasting

warn or reprimand firmly

done with much effort

willing to cooperate or be influenced

18. truce

body and features are curvaceous and sensual

take part in superficially or casually

relating to the countryside or rural life

pause in fighting or conflict; ceasefire

19. balk

hesitate or refuse to proceed

serious, calm, not intoxicated

lasting a very short time

catch sight of with difficulty

20. immediate

ordinary, dull, or routine

stubborn; resistant to control or authority

instantly or without delay

allow oneself pleasure

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. deft

2. cessation

3. spendthrift

4. preclude

5. reticent

6. exemplary

7. misanthrope

8. torpor

9. temperate

10. placid

11. elucidate

12. transgress

13. conspire

14. overhaul

15. reconcile

16. gullible

17. admonish

18. truce

19. balk

20. immediate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. deft

2. cessation

3. spendthrift

4. preclude

5. reticent

6. exemplary

7. misanthrope

8. torpor

9. temperate

10. placid

11. elucidate

12. transgress

13. conspire

14. overhaul

15. reconcile

16. gullible

17. admonish

18. truce

19. balk

20. immediate

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