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1. vacuous

perfect society or place

gutsy or reckless boldness

lacking intelligence or ideas

still in existence

2. carp

argument against a belief or opinion

complex or twisted

find fault constantly

active opposition or hostility

3. grievous

causing sorrow or pain; serious

habitually silent or reserved in speech

brilliantly sparkling or exciting

edit to remove inappropriate parts

4. punitive

speak or write with great enthusiasm

inflicting punishment or penalty

very discouraged or dejected

reveal secrets or private information

5. pejorative

having or showing excessive interest in sex

rebuke or reprimand severely

able to recover quickly

expressing disapproval or negative tone

6. ostracism

shockingly noticeable or obvious

placing two things side by side

unhappy with authority or system

purposely excluding someone

7. abort

bring swallowed food back to mouth

terminate prematurely or fail

assign to a lower rank or position

peaceful, undisturbed, calm

8. frivolous

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

miserable, despicable, or wretched

to stir up or provoke

lacking seriousness or importance

9. frenetic

persuade by flattery or coaxing

serving as a typical example

a short trip or outing

having frantic energy

10. intransigent

stubborn; uncompromising

desire earnestly or to achieve something

unemotional, impassive

unnamed or unidentified

11. genial

friendly or cheerful

practical and functional

boredom or dissatisfaction

favorable or indicating good fortune

12. inarticulate

natural or habitual inclination

distribute for a specific purpose

unable to speak clearly

giving a bad omen or threatening

13. balk

feel or express strong disapproval

hesitate or refuse to proceed

violate a law or boundary

evaluate or assess value

14. fecund

pain-relieving medication

highly fertile or productive

diminish or put to rest

wicked or depraved behavior

15. onerous

weaken physically or mentally

mental calmness and composure

unable to be taken or broken into

burdensome or oppressive

16. torrid

natural liking or connection

irritate intensely

extremely hot or scorching

to foretell or predict; omen

17. enmity

bring under control or domination

curse or verbally attack

deep-seated hatred

very discouraged or dejected

18. modulate

adjust or soften tone

loss of sensation or consciousness

decorate or add beauty to

to scold or complain bitterly

19. relish

temporary relief or delay of punishment

renovate or brighten up a space or item

discouraged or demoralized

enjoy greatly; pleasure or appreciation

20. corpulence

obesity or fatness

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

very critical or harsh

device for pairing animals; burden

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. vacuous

2. carp

3. grievous

4. punitive

5. pejorative

6. ostracism

7. abort

8. frivolous

9. frenetic

10. intransigent

11. genial

12. inarticulate

13. balk

14. fecund

15. onerous

16. torrid

17. enmity

18. modulate

19. relish

20. corpulence

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. vacuous

2. carp

3. grievous

4. punitive

5. pejorative

6. ostracism

7. abort

8. frivolous

9. frenetic

10. intransigent

11. genial

12. inarticulate

13. balk

14. fecund

15. onerous

16. torrid

17. enmity

18. modulate

19. relish

20. corpulence

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