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1. bane

flowing together of rivers

total destruction or ruin

shy or reserved

eroding or causing damage

2. intimation

force into action

merciful or tolerant

beyond doubt or dispute

suggestion; subtle hint

3. anthology

longing or nostalgic

collection of literary works

holding firm; stubbornly persistent

having harmful intentions

4. reputable

daily; commonplace or ordinary

considered good or trustworthy

make easier or less severe

making unclear or unintelligible

5. prescribe

to recommend authoritatively

understood without being openly spoken

loud, harsh, and disorderly noise

shaking or trembling

6. prosaic

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

worldly or globally sophisticated

carried out with minimal effort

promiscuous; reckless; unprovoked

7. rancid

having a stale or offensive smell

surrender or give in

light and delicate

changing frequently

8. fractious

public meeting or discussion platform

overly submissive or obedient

prone to cause trouble

accept reluctantly without protest

9. anecdote

move back and forth

curse or verbally attack

gradual accumulation or buildup

short amusing or interesting story

10. portent

mysterious or difficult to understand

sweet food or candy

a sign of future events; warning

bitterly harsh or biting

11. despot

charm or enchant someone

discouraged or demoralized

suggestion; subtle hint

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

12. interminable

unaffected by pain or emotion

deserted; feeling or showing misery

endless; having no limit

wild and untamed

13. instigate

associated in wrongdoing

to stir up or provoke

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

14. knell

customs or moral standards

average or within limits

perfect example or embodiment

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

15. foster

without emotion or response

encourage or promote development

soothing ointment or balm

having knowledge of future events

16. venerate

find fault constantly

regard with deep respect

comfort in grief

understand deeply

17. adverse

hostile or unfavorable

lacking seriousness or importance

threats or force to coercively compel

based on mistaken reasoning

18. genial

causing distress; agonizing

friendly or cheerful

invent or make up

many and various

19. amalgamate

alert; watchful

treat with love and care

combine or unite into one

criticize or correct gently

20. malleable

disrespectful of sacred things

easily shaped or changed

unchanging over time

terminate prematurely or fail

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bane

2. intimation

3. anthology

4. reputable

5. prescribe

6. prosaic

7. rancid

8. fractious

9. anecdote

10. portent

11. despot

12. interminable

13. instigate

14. knell

15. foster

16. venerate

17. adverse

18. genial

19. amalgamate

20. malleable

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bane

2. intimation

3. anthology

4. reputable

5. prescribe

6. prosaic

7. rancid

8. fractious

9. anecdote

10. portent

11. despot

12. interminable

13. instigate

14. knell

15. foster

16. venerate

17. adverse

18. genial

19. amalgamate

20. malleable

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