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1. obsolete

shy or reserved

severe mental or physical pain

no longer in use

existing, happening in the air

2. semaphore

signaling system with lights or sounds

harmonious or agreeable

sullen or gloomy

luxurious and wealthy

3. captivate

narrative song or poem

hold interest or attract strongly

comparable or similar in some way

intended to attract attention

4. consign

strange; mysterious; unsettling

repeal or abolish a law

deliver or commit to

associated in wrongdoing

5. hallowed

able to hold much; spacious

drinkable; suitable for drinking

distribute for a specific purpose

set apart as holy or sacred

6. iniquity

immoral or wicked act

lacking energy or alertness

talkative excessively

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

7. mundane

bend or change direction of light or sound

boring or ordinary

record or narrative of events

harmony or appropriateness

8. lethargic

metaphorical rather than literal

secretive or stealthy

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

feeling sluggish or sleepy

9. proscribe

formal praise

gradual introduction; soaking

official right to invention; obvious

to ban or prohibit officially

10. emollient

mentally sharp and perceptive

bring about or accelerate a process

doubts existence of god

soothing or softening agent

11. amalgamate

rebel or revolutionary

combine or unite into one

person who makes judgments or settles disputes

burning or ignition

12. expiate

make amends for guilt or sin

fervently; passionately

skillful and resourceful

without definite shape or form

13. remiss

negligent or neglectful in duty

universal cure or remedy

suppose without sufficient evidence

to persuade or influence

14. austere

having mixed feelings

gradually increasing sound

evident or obvious

severe or strict in manner or appearance

15. divulge

abundant or plentiful

doubtful or uncertain

reveal secrets or private information

capable of being dissolved

16. fastidious

severe mental or physical pain

jump or dance around excitedly

violate a law or boundary

paying close attention to detail

17. duplicity

double-dealing or dishonesty

impossible to satisfy

argument against a belief or opinion

clear and transparent

18. artifact

pompous or overblown in speech

intended to correct or improve

express emotion

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

19. advocate

determined and unwavering

common remark; banal statement

support or recommend publicly

bold and shameless

20. equanimity

having frantic energy

irrelevant or unrelated

offense or annoyance

mental calmness and composure

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. obsolete

2. semaphore

3. captivate

4. consign

5. hallowed

6. iniquity

7. mundane

8. lethargic

9. proscribe

10. emollient

11. amalgamate

12. expiate

13. remiss

14. austere

15. divulge

16. fastidious

17. duplicity

18. artifact

19. advocate

20. equanimity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. obsolete

2. semaphore

3. captivate

4. consign

5. hallowed

6. iniquity

7. mundane

8. lethargic

9. proscribe

10. emollient

11. amalgamate

12. expiate

13. remiss

14. austere

15. divulge

16. fastidious

17. duplicity

18. artifact

19. advocate

20. equanimity

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