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1. figurative

metaphorical rather than literal

causing shock or horror

easily angered

worshiping idols excessively

2. genial

friendly or cheerful

generous bestowal of gifts

highly decorated or elaborate

device for pairing animals; burden

3. corrosive

eroding or causing damage

prevent success of; contrasting force

harmless or gentle

showing love or romantic feeling

4. adept

clear and easy to understand

having or showing excessive interest in sex

very critical or harsh

skillful or proficient at something

5. assess

feeling of resentment or injustice

evaluate or estimate the value or importance

worldly or globally sophisticated

satisfy fully or to excess

6. obsolete

make amends for wrongdoings

no longer in use

forbidden by law or rules

increasing over time

7. animated

lively or filled with energy

express disapproval or regret

give in return; respond similarly

lazy; avoidant of activity

8. ennui

countless or extremely large number

boredom or dissatisfaction

social outcast or despised person

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

9. camaraderie

inflicting punishment or penalty

standards for judgment

shameless or impudent boldness

friendly good feeling among companions

10. criteria

impressive but superficial

standards for judgment

substance made of two or more parts

adjust or soften tone

11. fickle

paying close attention to detail

set or adjust precisely

changing frequently

taking a longer, indirect route

12. potable

hidden or secret

drinkable; suitable for drinking

peaceful and calm

lying or false

13. meager

a person involved in a lawsuit

lacking in quantity or quality

appropriateness or decorum

excessively sentimental

14. compliant

obedient, submissive

stubbornly refusing to change

to officially announce or publish

excessively sweet or sentimental

15. philanthropic

to prevent or make impossible

to suppress or put an end to

hold interest or attract strongly

concerned with helping others

16. hegemony

give voting rights

detestable or horrible

solidify or become gelatinous

general dominance or leadership

17. grandiose

mercy or leniency

causing shock or horror

impressive but superficial

loss of reputation or respect

18. austere

abundance or large quantity

pretending to hold beliefs not held

severe or strict in manner or appearance

longing or nostalgic

19. copious

sullen or gloomy

self-denial or renunciation

habitually silent or reserved in speech

abundant or plentiful

20. nefarious

lacking distinctive features

reveal or make known publicly

wicked or criminal

set apart as holy or sacred

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. figurative

2. genial

3. corrosive

4. adept

5. assess

6. obsolete

7. animated

8. ennui

9. camaraderie

10. criteria

11. fickle

12. potable

13. meager

14. compliant

15. philanthropic

16. hegemony

17. grandiose

18. austere

19. copious

20. nefarious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. figurative

2. genial

3. corrosive

4. adept

5. assess

6. obsolete

7. animated

8. ennui

9. camaraderie

10. criteria

11. fickle

12. potable

13. meager

14. compliant

15. philanthropic

16. hegemony

17. grandiose

18. austere

19. copious

20. nefarious

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