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1. transient

severe mental or physical pain

using more words than needed

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

lasting only a short time

2. intransigent

overly submissive or obedient

stubborn; uncompromising

associated in wrongdoing

reveal or make known publicly

3. harrowing

fear or apprehension

eroding or causing damage

favorable or indicating good fortune

causing distress; agonizing

4. epitome

cautious judgment or tact

perfect example of something

very discouraged or dejected

different or diverse parts

5. consumption

wave or ripple in motion

understand deeply

express sharp disapproval or criticism

using up or eating

6. concise

introduce new ideas or methods

brief and to the point

imperfection or flaw

regard with disgust or hatred

7. blemish

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

imperfection or flaw

causing disagreement

diminish or put to rest

8. pathos

lacking money; poor

praise for achievement

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

9. pejorative

skillful, quick, and precise in movement

pompous or pretentious speech

expressing disapproval or negative tone

decorate or add beauty to

10. elucidate

reveal secrets or private information

person who flatters for advantage

obligatory; currently holding office

make clear or clarify

11. plaudits

anger at injustice

native to a place

enthusiastic applause or praise

persuading forcibly

12. intimation

suggestion; subtle hint

enjoy oneself happily or freely

unable to be appeased

rebuke or reprimand severely

13. punctilious

pleasant to taste or accept

common remark; banal statement

paying strict attention to detail

discouraged or demoralized

14. dormant

change in form or nature

find fault constantly

native to a place

inactive but capable of becoming active

15. replete

rudely brief

luxurious and wealthy

filled or well-supplied with something

give in return; respond similarly

16. veracity

refuse to accept; reject

record or narrative of events

truthfulness; accuracy

deserted; feeling or showing misery

17. flabbergasted

extremely surprised

public meeting or discussion platform

theft or stealing

praise highly

18. recalcitrant

take money secretly for personal use

small or inadequate amount of money

done intentionally; carefully considered

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

19. panacea

universal cure or remedy

soothing ointment or balm

ability to understand others' feelings

scarcity or small amount of something

20. enervate

gentle breeze

forbidden by law or rules

deserted; feeling or showing misery

weaken physically or mentally

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. transient

2. intransigent

3. harrowing

4. epitome

5. consumption

6. concise

7. blemish

8. pathos

9. pejorative

10. elucidate

11. plaudits

12. intimation

13. punctilious

14. dormant

15. replete

16. veracity

17. flabbergasted

18. recalcitrant

19. panacea

20. enervate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. transient

2. intransigent

3. harrowing

4. epitome

5. consumption

6. concise

7. blemish

8. pathos

9. pejorative

10. elucidate

11. plaudits

12. intimation

13. punctilious

14. dormant

15. replete

16. veracity

17. flabbergasted

18. recalcitrant

19. panacea

20. enervate

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