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1. chronological

capable of being dissolved

arranged in order of time

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

escape secretly from custody

2. balk

hesitate or refuse to proceed

deceptively harmful

causing horror or disapproval

substance made of two or more parts

3. pithy

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

concise and forcefully expressive

public speech or address

cause or produce

4. implacable

skilled at gaining advantage

gap or break in continuity

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

unable to be appeased

5. wane

decrease in size or intensity

lacking sharpness or quickness

an excessive amount of something

impossible to stop or prevent

6. pert

highest point or peak

placing two things side by side

lively and full of energy; bold

unaffected by pain or emotion

7. innuendo

concise and forcefully expressive

indirect suggestion or hint

feel or express strong disapproval

naive belief or trust

8. brusque

introduce new ideas or methods

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

pompous or pretentious speech

feeling or expressing great happiness

9. refract

bend or change direction of light or sound

obesity or fatness

withdraw or take back statement

undeveloped; beginning stage

10. deplore

feel or express strong disapproval

mental calmness and composure

extremely surprised

legal responsibility or debt

11. serendipity

outline or foreshadow vaguely

fortunate accidental discovery

disrespectful of sacred things

emotionally touching or moving

12. mutable

changeable or variable

severe mental or physical pain

enjoy greatly; pleasure or appreciation

friendly and easy to talk to

13. liability

varied and diverse

idealistic but impractical

legal responsibility or debt

intended to correct or improve

14. obscure

wisdom and good judgment

impressive but superficial

scold or rebuke

difficult to see or understand

15. forestall

able to hold much; spacious

unnamed or unidentified

enjoy greatly; pleasure or appreciation

prevent or obstruct

16. allay

double-dealing or dishonesty

incompatible; harsh or jarring

daily; commonplace or ordinary

diminish or put to rest

17. alleviate

highly decorated or elaborate

change or variation in circumstances

make easier or less severe

bend or change direction of light or sound

18. analogous

slander or defame

social outcast or despised person

comparable or similar in some way

absolutely necessary or urgent

19. philanthropic

lacking energy or vitality

humiliate or degrade someone

think deeply or meditate

concerned with helping others

20. entail

easily shaped or changed

sentimental to excessive degree

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

involve as necessary part

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. chronological

2. balk

3. pithy

4. implacable

5. wane

6. pert

7. innuendo

8. brusque

9. refract

10. deplore

11. serendipity

12. mutable

13. liability

14. obscure

15. forestall

16. allay

17. alleviate

18. analogous

19. philanthropic

20. entail

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. chronological

2. balk

3. pithy

4. implacable

5. wane

6. pert

7. innuendo

8. brusque

9. refract

10. deplore

11. serendipity

12. mutable

13. liability

14. obscure

15. forestall

16. allay

17. alleviate

18. analogous

19. philanthropic

20. entail

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