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1. sedentary

pleasing to senses or mind

restoring to former state; compensation

shockingly noticeable or obvious

primarily sitting or inactive

2. abhor

friendly and lively

regard with disgust or hatred

split apart or cling to

making unclear or unintelligible

3. aggrieved

feeling of resentment or injustice

describe accurately or portray in detail

regarded as sacred or inviolable

anger at injustice

4. philanthropic

equivalent in value or significance

favorable or auspicious

concerned with helping others

secretly cooperate in wrongdoing

5. deplore

song or poem lamenting the dead

additional performance at end of show

wandering without fixed home

feel or express strong disapproval

6. curt

insult or damaging remark

rudely brief

large destructive fire

no longer existing or functioning

7. commodious

formal praise

having a stale or offensive smell

spacious or roomy

make up for loss

8. nominal

crowning or official ceremony

existing in name only

drinkable; suitable for drinking

using very few words

9. adulation

excessive or insincere praise

device that produces electricity; assault

clear from suspicion or blame

shrewd and clever

10. undulate

press or squeeze together

wicked or depraved behavior

wave or ripple in motion

absolve from blame

11. infusion

double-dealing or dishonesty

emitting light

sleepy or drowsy

gradual introduction; soaking

12. tacit

favorable or indicating good fortune

completely destroy or wipe out

decorate or add details to improve appearance

understood without being openly spoken

13. transgress

violate a law or boundary

cautiousness and good judgment

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

meddlesome or interfering

14. ostentatious

treacherous or unfaithful

avoiding waste; economical

intended to attract attention

rebel or revolutionary

15. oblique

speak ill of; belittle or defame

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

indirect or slanting

a short trip or outing

16. reconcile

pretending to hold beliefs not held

causing shock or horror

holding firm; stubbornly persistent

restore friendly relations after disagreement

17. serendipity

combine or unite into one

friendly and good-natured

fortunate accidental discovery

feeling remorse for past actions

18. plaudits

very discouraged or dejected

act against or oppose

enthusiastic applause or praise

generous and forgiving

19. validate

praise or admiration

gaudy or tastelessly bright

a short trip or outing

confirm or support

20. maverick

sarcastic or corrosive

independent-minded person

practical and realistic

strong dislike or opposition

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. sedentary

2. abhor

3. aggrieved

4. philanthropic

5. deplore

6. curt

7. commodious

8. nominal

9. adulation

10. undulate

11. infusion

12. tacit

13. transgress

14. ostentatious

15. oblique

16. reconcile

17. serendipity

18. plaudits

19. validate

20. maverick

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. sedentary

2. abhor

3. aggrieved

4. philanthropic

5. deplore

6. curt

7. commodious

8. nominal

9. adulation

10. undulate

11. infusion

12. tacit

13. transgress

14. ostentatious

15. oblique

16. reconcile

17. serendipity

18. plaudits

19. validate

20. maverick

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