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1. grievous

causing sorrow or pain; serious

extremely surprised

perceive or recognize clearly

curse or verbally attack

2. choreography

rambling; covering many topics

burdensome or oppressive

to encroach or infringe

art of designing dance movements

3. advocate

having knowledge of future events

deviation from the norm

sleepy or drowsy

support or recommend publicly

4. notorious

component or part

continuous; never stopping

famous for bad reasons

harsh or bitter in tone

5. munificence

passionate or enthusiastic

charitable generosity

shockingly noticeable or obvious

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

6. embezzle

brief and clear in expression

clear and transparent

take money secretly for personal use

overconfident, bold beyond limits

7. swarthy

bubbly, lively, or spirited

able to be heard

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

8. noisome

believing only oneself exists

offensive or harmful

extremely old or outdated

decrease in size or intensity

9. stingy

plunge into or involve deeply

approach and address boldly

swollen; inflated; pompous

unwilling to give or spend money

10. canny

remove completely

range of colors used by an artist

shrewd and clever

abundant; giving freely; lush

11. anonymous

native to a place

unnamed or unidentified

lazy; avoidant of activity

concerned with helping others

12. deter

boring; tiresome; monotonous

bring swallowed food back to mouth

discourage from happening; prevent

rebuke or reprimand severely

13. ambivalent

active at night

brilliantly sparkling or exciting

having mixed feelings

metaphorical rather than literal

14. prowess

overwhelm with abundance

eager to fight or argue

exceptional skill or bravery

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

15. taciturn

skillful or proficient at something

humorously vulgar or indecent

habitually silent or reserved in speech

deserted; feeling or showing misery

16. engender

general dominance or leadership

of such excellence or beauty

drinkable; suitable for drinking

cause or produce

17. philanthropic

deny any responsibility or support

intended to attract attention

concerned with helping others

say abruptly during conversation

18. abnegation

to spread or multiply; reproduce

self-denial or renunciation

difficult to see or understand

wicked or depraved behavior

19. phlegmatic

considered good or trustworthy

obesity or fatness

reveal secrets or private information

calm and unemotional

20. amenable

open to influence or cooperation

having or showing excessive interest in sex

call together for meeting

avoiding social interactions or society

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. grievous

2. choreography

3. advocate

4. notorious

5. munificence

6. embezzle

7. swarthy

8. noisome

9. stingy

10. canny

11. anonymous

12. deter

13. ambivalent

14. prowess

15. taciturn

16. engender

17. philanthropic

18. abnegation

19. phlegmatic

20. amenable

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. grievous

2. choreography

3. advocate

4. notorious

5. munificence

6. embezzle

7. swarthy

8. noisome

9. stingy

10. canny

11. anonymous

12. deter

13. ambivalent

14. prowess

15. taciturn

16. engender

17. philanthropic

18. abnegation

19. phlegmatic

20. amenable

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