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1. prepossessing

absolutely necessary or urgent

attractive or appealing

extremely poor; parsimonious

clear and easy to understand

2. abjure

contemptuously disregard

formally renounce or reject

unnecessary or excessive

fearlessly daring or bold

3. confidant

worshiping idols excessively

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

weaken physically or mentally

trusted friend or advisor

4. meticulous

study of diseases; medical condition

comfort in grief

very careful and precise

horrible or wicked

5. capitulate

friendly and good-natured

general dominance or leadership

surrender or give in

not representative of the norm

6. spurious

give up power voluntarily

unspeakable; beyond description

false or fake; not genuine

innocent; straightforward

7. torrid

to fill with love or admiration

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

lively or filled with energy

extremely hot or scorching

8. antipathy

give voting rights

describe accurately or portray in detail

standard practice or meeting

strong feeling of dislike

9. wistful

lasting only a short time

violate a law or boundary

winding or twisting; complicated

longing or nostalgic

10. reservoir

subtle difference or variation

large natural or artificial lake

slander or defame

done intentionally; carefully considered

11. evanescent

soon fading or disappearing

disperse or scatter; squander

able to change easily or versatile

secret, concealed

12. brusque

persuade someone not to do something

excessive or insincere praise

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

13. ebullient

threats or force to coercively compel

countless or extremely large number

overflowing with enthusiasm

extreme reluctance to spend money

14. trepidation

very discouraged or dejected

fear or apprehension

state of moderation or seriousness

lively and spirited

15. exhort

persistently urge or encourage

making coarse or abusive comments

clear and direct; sharply focused

wealthy or prosperous

16. recapitulate

summarize main points or facts

harmless or gentle

lacking energy or alertness

spacious or roomy

17. vicarious

worsen or intensify

experienced through someone else

filled with or marked by

indirect suggestion or hint

18. languid

restore friendly relations after disagreement

lacking money; poor

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

lacking energy or vitality

19. mercurial

to show involvement with crime

predictably changeable

respected due to age or wisdom

express sharp disapproval or criticism

20. approbation

common remark; banal statement

requiring strong effort or energy

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

to rob or plunder violently

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. prepossessing

2. abjure

3. confidant

4. meticulous

5. capitulate

6. spurious

7. torrid

8. antipathy

9. wistful

10. reservoir

11. evanescent

12. brusque

13. ebullient

14. trepidation

15. exhort

16. recapitulate

17. vicarious

18. languid

19. mercurial

20. approbation

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. prepossessing

2. abjure

3. confidant

4. meticulous

5. capitulate

6. spurious

7. torrid

8. antipathy

9. wistful

10. reservoir

11. evanescent

12. brusque

13. ebullient

14. trepidation

15. exhort

16. recapitulate

17. vicarious

18. languid

19. mercurial

20. approbation

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