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1. derivative

a preference or tendency

unoriginal; copied or imitative

suitable or fitting for a specific purpose

lacking moral restraint

2. scathing

very critical or harsh

abundance or large quantity

thick and sticky in consistency

pretending to hold beliefs not held

3. rancor

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

obedient, submissive

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

thick and sticky in consistency

4. impeccable

repeal or abolish a law

flawless; perfect

worldly or globally sophisticated

unnamed or unidentified

5. laudatory

expressing praise

fulfill or complete

restless or difficult to control

discourage from happening; prevent

6. construe

insincerely pious or moralistic

interpret or understand

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

fervently; passionately

7. largess

generous bestowal of gifts

describe accurately or portray in detail

appalling or inferior imitation

primarily sitting or inactive

8. wistful

annoy; irritate

relating to the earth or land

longing or nostalgic

set or adjust precisely

9. uncanny

abundant or plentiful

involve as necessary part

strange; mysterious; unsettling

shriveled with age

10. deferential

winding or twisting; complicated

strong and resilient

severe mental or physical pain

showing respect or submission

11. profane

double-dealing or dishonesty

practical and functional

isolated; narrow-minded

disrespectful of sacred things

12. burnish

claim or assert without proof

polish by rubbing

showing good judgment or sense

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

13. paucity

difficult situation or swamp

clear from blame

friendly good feeling among companions

scarcity or small amount of something

14. transgress

unspeakable; beyond description

prove false or incorrect through argument

revoke, cancel or repeal

violate a law or boundary

15. ballad

narrative song or poem

appalling or inferior imitation

hidden or secret

predictably changeable

16. consonant

persuading forcibly

intense dislike or contempt for

assign to a lower rank or position

harmonious or agreeable

17. partisan

strong supporter of a cause

renovate or brighten up a space or item

person opposing authority or government

loud, continuous noise

18. dissemble

conceal true feelings or motives

common remark; banal statement

distant emotionally or physically

possessing supreme power or authority

19. maverick

outline or foreshadow vaguely

religious leaders

loud, continuous noise

independent-minded person

20. coagulate

spoil surface of something; vandalize

clot or become solid

treat with love and care

free from difficulty or entanglement

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. derivative

2. scathing

3. rancor

4. impeccable

5. laudatory

6. construe

7. largess

8. wistful

9. uncanny

10. deferential

11. profane

12. burnish

13. paucity

14. transgress

15. ballad

16. consonant

17. partisan

18. dissemble

19. maverick

20. coagulate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. derivative

2. scathing

3. rancor

4. impeccable

5. laudatory

6. construe

7. largess

8. wistful

9. uncanny

10. deferential

11. profane

12. burnish

13. paucity

14. transgress

15. ballad

16. consonant

17. partisan

18. dissemble

19. maverick

20. coagulate

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