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1. coronation

wicked or criminal

crowning or official ceremony

hidden or secret

praise or admiration

2. reprehensible

deserving criticism or blame

loud, energetic, and rowdy

decorate or add details to improve appearance

complaining or irritable

3. orthodox

mutual agreement or harmony

conventional or traditional

overly submissive or obedient

become less intense or widespread

4. winsome

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

charming; winning

stubborn and unyielding

charitable generosity

5. allay

channel for conveying fluid

harmless or gentle

skillful and resourceful

diminish or put to rest

6. refurbish

renovate or brighten up a space or item

no longer existing or functioning

treat with love and care

extremely thin due to illness or lack of food

7. effervescent

escape understanding or grasp; evade detection

bubbly, lively, or spirited

record or narrative of events

reveal secrets or private information

8. exacerbate

worsen or intensify

assign to a lower rank or position

generous and forgiving

express disapproval or disappointment

9. carp

find fault constantly

persuading forcibly

having knowledge of future events

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

10. anthology

keen insight or understanding

remove completely

collection of literary works

praise enthusiastically

11. largess

to recommend authoritatively

suitable or fitting for a specific purpose

generous bestowal of gifts

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

12. cajole

adjust or soften tone

burdensome or oppressive

horrible or wicked

persuade by flattery or coaxing

13. tirade

respected due to age or wisdom

faithfulness or loyalty

lengthy angry speech or criticism

enjoy greatly; pleasure or appreciation

14. foil

boredom or dissatisfaction

prevent success of; contrasting force

lacking originality; boring

optimistic or hopeful

15. ephemeral

state of uncertainty or doubt

enthusiastic applause or praise

lasting a very short time

unemotional, impassive

16. adverse

hostile or unfavorable

courage in adversity

pale or lacking color; dull

speak ill of; belittle or defame

17. beseech

to spread or multiply; reproduce

worshiping idols excessively

modest, reserved, or shy

implore or beg earnestly

18. defer

ease severity or reduce

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

unclear or having multiple meanings

embodied in flesh; personified

19. viscous

detestable or horrible

filled with or marked by

expressing praise

thick and sticky in consistency

20. ostensible

insult or offend openly

comfort in grief

seeming or apparent

impossible to stop or prevent

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. coronation

2. reprehensible

3. orthodox

4. winsome

5. allay

6. refurbish

7. effervescent

8. exacerbate

9. carp

10. anthology

11. largess

12. cajole

13. tirade

14. foil

15. ephemeral

16. adverse

17. beseech

18. defer

19. viscous

20. ostensible

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. coronation

2. reprehensible

3. orthodox

4. winsome

5. allay

6. refurbish

7. effervescent

8. exacerbate

9. carp

10. anthology

11. largess

12. cajole

13. tirade

14. foil

15. ephemeral

16. adverse

17. beseech

18. defer

19. viscous

20. ostensible

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