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1. stoic

absolutely necessary or urgent

lazy; avoidant of activity

unaffected by pain or emotion

harmless or gentle

2. vacuous

lacking intelligence or ideas

indecisive or wavering behavior

fear or apprehension

suppose without sufficient evidence

3. tome

large scholarly book

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

fervently; passionately

noisy argument or fight

4. prepossessing

fear or apprehension

long, critical speech or scolding

soon fading or disappearing

attractive or appealing

5. preponderance

greater in number or importance

complete and inclusive

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

very critical or harsh

6. buttress

study of diseases; medical condition

feeling remorse for past actions

lacking empathy or concern

support or reinforce

7. felicitous

highest point or final stage

lacking sharpness or quickness

shameless or impudent boldness

pleasing or appropriate

8. nonchalant

shockingly noticeable or obvious

subtle difference or variation

casually calm and relaxed

free from difficulty or entanglement

9. audible

act against or oppose

able to be heard

making coarse or abusive comments

still in existence

10. florid

speak or write with great enthusiasm

excessively ornate or decorated

relating to the brain or intellect

beginning to develop

11. cleave

spoil surface of something; vandalize

split apart or cling to

leave property by will

capable of being dissolved

12. plausible

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

outline or foreshadow vaguely

suppose without sufficient evidence

apparently true or reasonable

13. nocturnal

active at night

reduce or cut short

give in return; respond similarly

prejudice or inclination for or against something

14. forbearance

patience and restraint

meeting of members for discussion

based on hypothesis; theoretical

find fault constantly

15. desolate

pretending to hold beliefs not held

deserted; feeling or showing misery

quick and superficial

introduce new ideas or methods

16. indolent

scold or rebuke

official demand for goods or services

lazy; avoidant of activity

famous for bad reasons

17. depravity

moral corruption or wickedness

prove false or incorrect through argument

praise insistently to gain favor

implore or beg earnestly

18. insolent

to recommend authoritatively

perfect society or place

rude; disrespectful

hardworking and attentive

19. novice

lengthen by cutting off the end

gaudy or tastelessly bright

beginner or inexperienced person

beyond doubt or dispute

20. auspicious

favorable or indicating good fortune

religious leaders

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

to prevent or make impossible

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. stoic

2. vacuous

3. tome

4. prepossessing

5. preponderance

6. buttress

7. felicitous

8. nonchalant

9. audible

10. florid

11. cleave

12. plausible

13. nocturnal

14. forbearance

15. desolate

16. indolent

17. depravity

18. insolent

19. novice

20. auspicious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. stoic

2. vacuous

3. tome

4. prepossessing

5. preponderance

6. buttress

7. felicitous

8. nonchalant

9. audible

10. florid

11. cleave

12. plausible

13. nocturnal

14. forbearance

15. desolate

16. indolent

17. depravity

18. insolent

19. novice

20. auspicious

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