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1. verdant

having knowledge of future events

green; lush with vegetation

hesitate or refuse to proceed

miserable, despicable, or wretched

2. tantamount

equivalent in value or significance

dig out from the ground

refusing to change mind

typical example or model

3. ostentatious

intended to attract attention

apparently true or reasonable

filled with or marked by

difficult to correct or reform

4. emulate

bring about or accelerate a process

widespread fame or reputation

longing or nostalgic

imitate with the aim of matching

5. abort

assign to a lower rank or position

terminate prematurely or fail

out of its proper time period

spacious or roomy

6. nocturnal

stubbornly refusing to change

evaluate or assess value

to soothe or calm someone

active at night

7. sensual

relating to physical pleasure or senses

avoid or abstain from

long, critical speech or scolding

guilt or regret

8. patent

adjust or soften tone

official right to invention; obvious

come together to form whole

to suppress or put an end to

9. counteract

paying strict attention to detail

act against or oppose

imitate with the aim of matching

prevent or obstruct

10. approbation

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

giving a bad omen or threatening

intended to attract attention

beyond doubt or dispute

11. amenable

morally unprincipled person

open to influence or cooperation

feeling or expressing great happiness

isolated; narrow-minded

12. antagonism

regard with deep respect

active opposition or hostility

without definite shape or form

shriveled with age

13. impertinent

rude or irrelevant

curse or slander

lacking intelligence or ideas

helpful or obliging

14. embellish

predictably changeable

decorate or add details to improve appearance

existing in name only

done intentionally; carefully considered

15. flaccid

harmony or appropriateness

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

regarded as sacred or inviolable

lacking firmness or stiffness

16. apprehend

reveal secrets or private information

understand or arrest someone

critic of traditions or beliefs

pompous or pretentious speech

17. stingy

unwilling to give or spend money

exceptional skill or bravery

harmless or gentle

out of its proper time period

18. pert

peculiar to an individual

lively and full of energy; bold

overly sweet or sentimental

unnamed or unidentified

19. blight

plant disease or any cause of decay

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

to ban or prohibit officially

having a foul smell

20. accretion

official demand for goods or services

secure from violation

gradual accumulation or buildup

concerned with helping others

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. verdant

2. tantamount

3. ostentatious

4. emulate

5. abort

6. nocturnal

7. sensual

8. patent

9. counteract

10. approbation

11. amenable

12. antagonism

13. impertinent

14. embellish

15. flaccid

16. apprehend

17. stingy

18. pert

19. blight

20. accretion

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. verdant

2. tantamount

3. ostentatious

4. emulate

5. abort

6. nocturnal

7. sensual

8. patent

9. counteract

10. approbation

11. amenable

12. antagonism

13. impertinent

14. embellish

15. flaccid

16. apprehend

17. stingy

18. pert

19. blight

20. accretion

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