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1. quixotic

idealistic but impractical

newly converted or beginner

using more words than needed

make uneasy or embarrassed

2. nascent

easy to reach or understand

easy to manage or influence

beginning to develop

lasting a very short time

3. insular

isolated; narrow-minded

revoke, cancel or repeal

vague or unclear

optimistic or hopeful

4. concise

brief and to the point

criticize or correct gently

feeling sluggish or sleepy

regarded as sacred or inviolable

5. grievous

summarize main points or facts

detailed or complicated in design

having or showing fear or lack of confidence

causing sorrow or pain; serious

6. infusion

standards for judgment

lacking or deprived of something

gradual introduction; soaking

wishing good for others; kind

7. dogmatic

having knowledge of future events

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

pompous or pretentious speech

make easier or less severe

8. auspicious

unspeakable; beyond description

pacify or soothe

brief and clear in expression

favorable or indicating good fortune

9. cultivate

grow or develop skill

emotionally touching or moving

press or squeeze together

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

10. affinity

considered good or trustworthy

lacking firmness or stiffness

natural liking or connection

pitifully sad or abandoned

11. umbrage

shrewd and clever

stretch or expand outwards

offense or annoyance

annoy; irritate

12. pungent

able to be heard

outgoing and sociable in nature

sharply affecting smell or taste

walkway between rows

13. archaic

a preference or tendency

search for food or supplies

capable of being maintained or defended

very old or outdated

14. aloof

shy or reserved

distant emotionally or physically

having knowledge of future events

difficult to correct or reform

15. philanthropic

concerned with helping others

formal praise

soothing ointment or balm

person who makes judgments or settles disputes

16. exigent

urgent or pressing

extremely surprised

overly sweet or sentimental

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

17. laceration

attribute or ascribe a fault

evaluate or estimate the value or importance

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

inspiring fear or respect

18. ostensible

scarcity or small amount of something

seeming or apparent

lacking in quantity or quality

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

19. vituperate

social outcast or despised person

existing, happening in the air

curse or verbally attack

make up for loss

20. etymology

sharp or severe; perceptive

very critical or harsh

origin of a word

soon fading or disappearing

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. quixotic

2. nascent

3. insular

4. concise

5. grievous

6. infusion

7. dogmatic

8. auspicious

9. cultivate

10. affinity

11. umbrage

12. pungent

13. archaic

14. aloof

15. philanthropic

16. exigent

17. laceration

18. ostensible

19. vituperate

20. etymology

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. quixotic

2. nascent

3. insular

4. concise

5. grievous

6. infusion

7. dogmatic

8. auspicious

9. cultivate

10. affinity

11. umbrage

12. pungent

13. archaic

14. aloof

15. philanthropic

16. exigent

17. laceration

18. ostensible

19. vituperate

20. etymology

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