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1. analogous

comparable or similar in some way

scarcity or small amount of something

express disapproval or regret

shameless or impudent boldness

2. prescribe

to recommend authoritatively

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

speak or write with great enthusiasm

to make less severe or painful

3. eminent

based on mistaken reasoning

disagreement with authority or majority

famous and respected in a particular field

lack of harmony among sounds

4. burnish

describe accurately or portray in detail

polish by rubbing

using very few words

perfect example of something

5. uncanny

strange; mysterious; unsettling

quick and superficial

impossible to stop or prevent

having or showing excessive interest in sex

6. laconic

excessively generous or elaborate

sullen or gloomy

persuade someone not to do something

using very few words

7. morose

to ban or prohibit officially

sullen or gloomy

humorously vulgar or indecent

suggestion; subtle hint

8. desecrate

treat sacredly with disrespect

lively or filled with energy

generous bestowal of gifts

mentally sharp and perceptive

9. remedial

holding firm; stubbornly persistent

difficult to see or understand

intended to correct or improve

hasty; impulsive

10. vivacious

carried out with minimal effort

lively and spirited

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

bitterly harsh or biting

11. proscribe

gap or break in continuity

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

to ban or prohibit officially

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

12. partisan

sudden, successful action

strong supporter of a cause

harmless or gentle

bitterly harsh or biting

13. abide

charm or enchant someone

plunge into or involve deeply

not representative of the norm

tolerate or stay; follow rules

14. precocious

advanced for age; early development

imply subtly or slyly

bruise or hematoma

sincerely friendly

15. cupidity

greed or desire for wealth

substance made of two or more parts

friendly good feeling among companions

support or reinforce

16. disgruntled

shelter or protection from danger

dissatisfied or resentful

express sharp disapproval or criticism

dig out from the ground

17. calibrate

loud, energetic, and rowdy

based on observation or experience

set or adjust precisely

very small or tiny

18. debauch

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

stubborn and unyielding

interpret or understand

perceive through intuition or insight

19. gregarious

to carry out or execute

outgoing and sociable in nature

predictably changeable

primarily sitting or inactive

20. complement

shelter or protection from danger

pleasant to taste or accept

search for food or supplies

completes or enhances

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. analogous

2. prescribe

3. eminent

4. burnish

5. uncanny

6. laconic

7. morose

8. desecrate

9. remedial

10. vivacious

11. proscribe

12. partisan

13. abide

14. precocious

15. cupidity

16. disgruntled

17. calibrate

18. debauch

19. gregarious

20. complement

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. analogous

2. prescribe

3. eminent

4. burnish

5. uncanny

6. laconic

7. morose

8. desecrate

9. remedial

10. vivacious

11. proscribe

12. partisan

13. abide

14. precocious

15. cupidity

16. disgruntled

17. calibrate

18. debauch

19. gregarious

20. complement

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