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1. contusion

reach or achieve a goal

harmonious relationship or connection

bruise or hematoma

shy or reserved

2. relish

enjoy greatly; pleasure or appreciation

solidify or become gelatinous

using very few words

sleepy or drowsy

3. hypocrisy

beneficial or helpful blessing

pretending to hold beliefs not held

vague or unclear

excessively ornate or decorated

4. mandate

formal rejection or abandonment

interpret or understand

official order or command

winding or twisting; complicated

5. assiduous

optimistic or hopeful

quick and superficial

diligent and persistent in effort

carried out with minimal effort

6. diminutive

causing sorrow or pain; serious

very small or tiny

hold back or restrain

newly converted or beginner

7. accommodating

helpful or obliging

causing delay; slow to act

make easier or less severe

bold and shameless

8. attain

clear and direct; sharply focused

having extensive knowledge

reach or achieve a goal

disregard or overlook

9. reprove

imply subtly or slyly

criticize or correct gently

urge or provoke to action

shoe repair artisan

10. embellish

state of moderation or seriousness

hardworking and attentive

famous for bad reasons

decorate or add details to improve appearance

11. preponderance

humorous imitation of a work

showing arrogance; proud

greater in number or importance

prevent success of; contrasting force

12. vindicate

aggressively defiant or savagely brutal

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

clear from suspicion or blame

speak ill of; belittle or defame

13. contrite

make amends for wrongdoings

capable of being maintained or defended

feeling remorseful

short statement of a general truth

14. metamorphosis

encourage or promote development

warn or reprimand firmly

complete change or transformation

lively and full of energy; bold

15. scrupulous

scatter in different directions

diligent and ethical

highly influential or original

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

16. burnish

paying strict attention to detail

relating to letters

substance made of two or more parts

polish by rubbing

17. pathos

pursues pleasure as life goal

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

customs or moral standards

praiseworthy

18. adverse

hostile or unfavorable

having a revengeful nature

limited within boundaries

pleasing to senses or mind

19. tranquil

peaceful and calm

advocate of individual freedom

worshiping idols excessively

independent-minded person

20. confidant

isolated; narrow-minded

trusted friend or advisor

miserable, despicable, or wretched

excessively sentimental

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. contusion

2. relish

3. hypocrisy

4. mandate

5. assiduous

6. diminutive

7. accommodating

8. attain

9. reprove

10. embellish

11. preponderance

12. vindicate

13. contrite

14. metamorphosis

15. scrupulous

16. burnish

17. pathos

18. adverse

19. tranquil

20. confidant

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. contusion

2. relish

3. hypocrisy

4. mandate

5. assiduous

6. diminutive

7. accommodating

8. attain

9. reprove

10. embellish

11. preponderance

12. vindicate

13. contrite

14. metamorphosis

15. scrupulous

16. burnish

17. pathos

18. adverse

19. tranquil

20. confidant

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