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1. clamor

innocent; straightforward

peaceable or friendly

loud, continuous noise

sweet food or candy

2. odious

horrible or detestable

act against or oppose

to spread throughout something

face of a building or false appearance

3. procure

showing respect or submission

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

to obtain or acquire through effort

advanced for age; early development

4. pugnacious

lively and full of energy; bold

undeveloped; beginning stage

eager to fight or argue

swollen; inflated; pompous

5. diffident

no longer in use

increase or make larger

shy or lacking self-confidence

refuse to accept; reject

6. refract

express disapproval or disappointment

disrespectful of sacred things

impressive but superficial

bend or change direction of light or sound

7. noisome

offensive or harmful

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

to prevent or make impossible

involve as necessary part

8. assail

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

extremely dry or lacking moisture

very critical or harsh

adopt or support

9. destitute

drive away or scatter; make vanish

fear or apprehension

lacking resources or possessions

express sharp disapproval or criticism

10. beseech

complete and inclusive

implore or beg earnestly

discouraged or demoralized

something greatly detested

11. arrogate

germ-killing or sterilizing agent

relating to the earth or land

to soothe or calm someone

take or claim without permission

12. stingy

sympathy for loss

associated in wrongdoing

outdated or obsolete

unwilling to give or spend money

13. evince

different or diverse parts

show or reveal clearly

fervently; passionately

organized list or collection

14. desolate

impressive but superficial

guilt or regret

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

deserted; feeling or showing misery

15. dissemble

express strong disapproval

appropriate and advantageous

energetic; constantly changing

conceal true feelings or motives

16. toady

habitually practicing

lacking seriousness or importance

person who flatters for advantage

take or claim without permission

17. pinnacle

shockingly noticeable or obvious

highest point or peak

quick and nimble

meeting of members for discussion

18. opulent

passionate or enthusiastic

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

feel or express strong disapproval

luxurious and wealthy

19. saccharine

impossible to satisfy

eroding or causing damage

informal language

excessively sweet or sentimental

20. ingenious

related to or resembling trees

large natural or artificial lake

clever; original

overflowing with enthusiasm

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. clamor

2. odious

3. procure

4. pugnacious

5. diffident

6. refract

7. noisome

8. assail

9. destitute

10. beseech

11. arrogate

12. stingy

13. evince

14. desolate

15. dissemble

16. toady

17. pinnacle

18. opulent

19. saccharine

20. ingenious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. clamor

2. odious

3. procure

4. pugnacious

5. diffident

6. refract

7. noisome

8. assail

9. destitute

10. beseech

11. arrogate

12. stingy

13. evince

14. desolate

15. dissemble

16. toady

17. pinnacle

18. opulent

19. saccharine

20. ingenious

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