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1. caustic

sarcastic or corrosive

lasting a very short time

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

prevent or obstruct

2. subjugate

restless or difficult to control

harsh or bitter in tone

calming or appeasing

bring under control or domination

3. abstain

take someone away by force

extremely thin due to illness or lack of food

voluntarily refrain from something

noisy argument or fight

4. accretion

make sacred or holy

gradual accumulation or buildup

understood without being openly spoken

damaging reputation; slanderous

5. denounce

publicly condemn or accuse

relating to the earth or land

harmony or agreement

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

6. transient

skilled at gaining advantage

lasting only a short time

urgent or pressing

difficult to manage

7. tirade

lengthy angry speech or criticism

declare invalid or cancel

insult or offend openly

distribute for a specific purpose

8. punctilious

loss of reputation or respect

paying strict attention to detail

sly or secretive

lively or filled with energy

9. mandate

general dominance or leadership

a sign of future events; warning

forgiveness of sins or errors

official order or command

10. munificence

involve as necessary part

mournful song for the dead

still in existence

charitable generosity

11. foil

self-satisfaction weakness

notoriety; disgrace

award or expression of praise

prevent success of; contrasting force

12. obstreperous

slander or defame

send off swiftly; promptness

burdensome or oppressive

boisterous and loud

13. propagate

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

to spread or multiply; reproduce

restrict or compel

central or most important element

14. confection

show or reveal clearly

complete change or transformation

sweet food or candy

obedient, submissive

15. reputable

to confuse or puzzle someone

existing in name only

false or fake; not genuine

considered good or trustworthy

16. temerity

bubbly, lively, or spirited

gutsy or reckless boldness

showing rainbow-like colors

highly decorated or elaborate

17. insolent

rude; disrespectful

detailed or complicated in design

collection of literary works

shining brightly; radiant

18. extricate

hardworking and attentive

free from difficulty or entanglement

legal responsibility or debt

shoe repair artisan

19. ingenious

clever; original

countless or extremely large number

unable to be changed or reversed

lacking seriousness or importance

20. antecedent

legal responsibility or debt

previous or coming before

friendly and good-natured

relating to physical pleasure or senses

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. caustic

2. subjugate

3. abstain

4. accretion

5. denounce

6. transient

7. tirade

8. punctilious

9. mandate

10. munificence

11. foil

12. obstreperous

13. propagate

14. confection

15. reputable

16. temerity

17. insolent

18. extricate

19. ingenious

20. antecedent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. caustic

2. subjugate

3. abstain

4. accretion

5. denounce

6. transient

7. tirade

8. punctilious

9. mandate

10. munificence

11. foil

12. obstreperous

13. propagate

14. confection

15. reputable

16. temerity

17. insolent

18. extricate

19. ingenious

20. antecedent

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