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1. figurative

metaphorical rather than literal

continuous; never stopping

a preference or tendency

casually calm and relaxed

2. rail

merciful or tolerant

beneficial or helpful blessing

to scold or complain bitterly

independent-minded person

3. semaphore

signaling system with lights or sounds

collection of literary works

highly influential or original

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

4. innovate

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

introduce new ideas or methods

wishing good for others; kind

relating to physical pleasure or senses

5. conflagration

undeveloped; beginning stage

large destructive fire

crying out loudly; boisterous

standards for judgment

6. expunge

decorate or add details to improve appearance

unable to be taken or broken into

concise and forcefully expressive

remove completely

7. remiss

of such excellence or beauty

officially cancel or withdraw

gap or break in continuity

negligent or neglectful in duty

8. comprehensive

clear from blame

complete and inclusive

faulty or blameworthy

praise for achievement

9. malevolent

loud and harsh in sound

having harmful intentions

lacking resources or possessions

fearlessly daring or bold

10. jubilant

overly sweet or sentimental

feeling or expressing great happiness

small remaining part; trace

innocent; straightforward

11. adamant

pain-relieving medication

take over illegally or by force

collection of literary works

refusing to change mind

12. judicious

emotionally touching or moving

roll about or indulge excessively

showing good judgment or sense

lacking firmness or stiffness

13. insipid

spreading widely throughout

lacking flavor or interest

optimistic or hopeful

sincerely friendly

14. turpitude

mysterious or puzzling problem

surrender or give in

intense enthusiasm or passion

wicked or depraved behavior

15. entail

involve as necessary part

express disapproval or disappointment

showing respect or submission

hostile or harmful

16. diligent

intensely happy or overwhelmed

natural or habitual inclination

often repeated; unoriginal

hardworking and attentive

17. abase

habitually practicing

total destruction or ruin

give voting rights

humiliate or degrade someone

18. ruminate

burning or ignition

spread out or scattered; wordy

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

think deeply or meditate

19. antipathy

strong feeling of dislike

impossible to satisfy

officially cancel or withdraw

having extensive knowledge

20. elaborate

bold and shameless

detailed or complicated in design

double-dealing or dishonesty

peaceful, undisturbed, calm

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. figurative

2. rail

3. semaphore

4. innovate

5. conflagration

6. expunge

7. remiss

8. comprehensive

9. malevolent

10. jubilant

11. adamant

12. judicious

13. insipid

14. turpitude

15. entail

16. diligent

17. abase

18. ruminate

19. antipathy

20. elaborate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. figurative

2. rail

3. semaphore

4. innovate

5. conflagration

6. expunge

7. remiss

8. comprehensive

9. malevolent

10. jubilant

11. adamant

12. judicious

13. insipid

14. turpitude

15. entail

16. diligent

17. abase

18. ruminate

19. antipathy

20. elaborate

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