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1. delineate

clear from blame

trusted friend or advisor

describe accurately or portray in detail

bitterly harsh or biting

2. impudent

mutual agreement or harmony

call together for meeting

diligent and ethical

rude or disrespectful

3. vicissitude

change or variation in circumstances

origin of a word

cease to flow or develop; become inactive

say abruptly during conversation

4. corroborate

secret cooperation for deceit

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

confirm or support with evidence

5. altercation

restless or difficult to control

noisy argument or fight

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

to confuse or puzzle someone

6. chastise

lasting only a short time

persistently urge or encourage

rebuke or reprimand severely

offense or annoyance

7. ingenious

showing love or romantic feeling

friendly or cheerful

clever; original

greeting or expression of respect

8. hypocrisy

pretending to hold beliefs not held

sincerely friendly

newly converted or beginner

overly sweet or sentimental

9. apocryphal

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

of uncertain authenticity

express disapproval or regret

lack of harmony among sounds

10. comprehensive

charmingly old-fashioned or unusual

complete and inclusive

urgent or pressing

widespread fame or reputation

11. blandish

collection of literary works

praise insistently to gain favor

lacking empathy or concern

intense dislike or contempt for

12. hedonist

obedient, submissive

an excessive amount of something

ecstatically happy or proud

pursues pleasure as life goal

13. paradigm

showing respect or submission

typical example or model

habit of overeating

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

14. iridescent

showing rainbow-like colors

clear from blame

relating to letters

natural liking or connection

15. ambivalent

lacking energy or alertness

worldly or globally sophisticated

of uncertain authenticity

having mixed feelings

16. wily

unable to speak clearly

placing two things side by side

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

skilled at gaining advantage

17. flaccid

charming; winning

swollen; inflated; pompous

forbidden by law or rules

lacking firmness or stiffness

18. effervescent

emphasize or highlight

natural tendency or inclination

restore to good condition or appearance

bubbly, lively, or spirited

19. diffuse

regard with deep respect

casually calm and relaxed

spread out or scattered; wordy

make uneasy or embarrassed

20. desolate

unnamed or unidentified

set apart as holy or sacred

deserted; feeling or showing misery

lacking skill or ability

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. delineate

2. impudent

3. vicissitude

4. corroborate

5. altercation

6. chastise

7. ingenious

8. hypocrisy

9. apocryphal

10. comprehensive

11. blandish

12. hedonist

13. paradigm

14. iridescent

15. ambivalent

16. wily

17. flaccid

18. effervescent

19. diffuse

20. desolate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. delineate

2. impudent

3. vicissitude

4. corroborate

5. altercation

6. chastise

7. ingenious

8. hypocrisy

9. apocryphal

10. comprehensive

11. blandish

12. hedonist

13. paradigm

14. iridescent

15. ambivalent

16. wily

17. flaccid

18. effervescent

19. diffuse

20. desolate

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