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1. preponderance

capable of being maintained or defended

spoil surface of something; vandalize

related to or resembling trees

greater in number or importance

2. bourgeois

severe or strict in manner or appearance

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

clot or become solid

isolated; narrow-minded

3. colloquial

harmony or agreement

perfect example of something

informal language

intimidating or discouraging

4. pugnacious

eager to fight or argue

a preference or tendency

deny any responsibility or support

extremely dry or lacking moisture

5. illicit

forbidden by law or rules

favorable or indicating good fortune

a short trip or outing

stretch or expand outwards

6. iridescent

completes or enhances

bitterly harsh or biting

showing rainbow-like colors

argument against a belief or opinion

7. corrosive

eroding or causing damage

relating to water or existing in water

sly or secretive

enthusiastic applause or praise

8. disaffected

peaceful, untroubled, calm

unhappy with authority or system

emphasize or highlight

pain-relieving medication

9. inhibit

honest and open communication

skillful and resourceful

green; lush with vegetation

hold back or restrain

10. aloof

inflicting punishment or penalty

strong feeling of dislike

distant emotionally or physically

self-satisfaction weakness

11. benign

keen insight or shrewdness

very careful and precise

harmless or gentle

obligatory; currently holding office

12. enthrall

lacking money; poor

lack of basic necessities or comforts

become less intense or widespread

captivate or fascinate

13. coronation

purposely excluding someone

hidden or secret

crowning or official ceremony

miserable, despicable, or wretched

14. insidious

deceptively harmful

comfort in grief

still in existence

to show involvement with crime

15. conflagration

large destructive fire

discourage from happening; prevent

to obtain or acquire through effort

praiseworthy

16. somnolent

double-dealing or dishonesty

sleepy or drowsy

praise highly

effective in producing desired result

17. vicissitude

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

suggestion; subtle hint

reveal or make known publicly

change or variation in circumstances

18. nefarious

pursues pleasure as life goal

wicked or criminal

express disapproval or regret

friendly good feeling among companions

19. brusque

holding firm; stubbornly persistent

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

perfect society or place

happening by luck

20. harrowing

shelter or protection from danger

causing distress; agonizing

very small or tiny

solidify or become gelatinous

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. preponderance

2. bourgeois

3. colloquial

4. pugnacious

5. illicit

6. iridescent

7. corrosive

8. disaffected

9. inhibit

10. aloof

11. benign

12. enthrall

13. coronation

14. insidious

15. conflagration

16. somnolent

17. vicissitude

18. nefarious

19. brusque

20. harrowing

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. preponderance

2. bourgeois

3. colloquial

4. pugnacious

5. illicit

6. iridescent

7. corrosive

8. disaffected

9. inhibit

10. aloof

11. benign

12. enthrall

13. coronation

14. insidious

15. conflagration

16. somnolent

17. vicissitude

18. nefarious

19. brusque

20. harrowing

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