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1. grumble

relating to ideas or beliefs; political philosophy

Properly polite and restrained

unpredictable or erratic idea or action

complain quietly or discontentedly

2. subversive

complicated or intricately folded

intended to undermine or overthrow

tending to betray; disloyal

bring or recall to mind

3. fervor

hard to describe

scarcity; small amount; shortage

Intense passion or enthusiasm

walk proudly; display boastfully

4. discomfit

hope or ambition to achieve something

Create spontaneously without preparation

Make uneasy or confused

long-lasting mutual hostility

5. fervent

to repair; improvement

state of being forgotten

showing intense passion

wince or hesitate

6. apprise

Unpredictable or inconsistent

fearless and adventurous

extremely overweight

inform or notify someone about something

7. strain

highly excited or eager

cloth made from flax fibers; fabric for clothing

force or pressure; effort or tension

exceed or surpass

8. uproar

decorative textile art or wall hanging

noisy disturbance or commotion

combine into one

push or compel someone to do something

9. boor

rude or unrefined person

to combine parts into a whole

open to multiple interpretations

deceptive act or trickery

10. exemplify

to scold or rebuke severely; reprimand

unpredictable or erratic idea or action

Cautious or reserved

illustrate or clarify by example

11. heretical

excellently; in an impressive manner

heavy club; ceremonial staff

of doubtful authenticity

opposing accepted beliefs

12. enhance

Improve or increase

remark lacking originality; cliche

loose, not tight or tense

contract into wrinkles or folds; tighten

13. eulogy

small hammer for court proceedings

urgent or requiring immediate action

complain quietly or discontentedly

praise highly in speech or writing

14. contend

mysterious or confusing person/event

display ostentatiously or openly

harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Assert or struggle to overcome

15. foolhardy

recklessly bold or rash

highest point or peak, culmination

gloomy or morose in mood or temperament

wishing or showing good to others

16. peripheral

angry speech or upbraiding

on the edge; minor or superficial

a person with wide knowledge in many areas

deserving respect because of age or wisdom

17. demote

sumptuously rich or elaborate; excessive

maximum amount something can contain or hold

reduce in rank or position

bring or recall to mind

18. aggrandize

smear or damaging remark; unclear sound

suitable for growing crops

belittle or degrade

increase power or importance; exaggerate

19. opprobrium

Exaggerated statement for effect

payment or reward for service or loss

public disgrace or shame

speak badly about

20. reconcile

stretched tight without slack

restore friendly relations or harmony

arranged in time order

humorous five-line poem

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. grumble

2. subversive

3. fervor

4. discomfit

5. fervent

6. apprise

7. strain

8. uproar

9. boor

10. exemplify

11. heretical

12. enhance

13. eulogy

14. contend

15. foolhardy

16. peripheral

17. demote

18. aggrandize

19. opprobrium

20. reconcile

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. grumble

2. subversive

3. fervor

4. discomfit

5. fervent

6. apprise

7. strain

8. uproar

9. boor

10. exemplify

11. heretical

12. enhance

13. eulogy

14. contend

15. foolhardy

16. peripheral

17. demote

18. aggrandize

19. opprobrium

20. reconcile

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