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1. despot

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

overwhelm with abundance

short amusing or interesting story

express emotion

2. combustion

burning or ignition

daily; commonplace or ordinary

bring under control or domination

narrative song or poem

3. rancid

device that produces electricity; assault

regard as resulting from a specific cause

bruise or hematoma

having a stale or offensive smell

4. dogmatic

express disapproval or regret

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

damaging reputation; slanderous

disperse or scatter; squander

5. requisition

causing delay; slow to act

prevent success of; contrasting force

official demand for goods or services

component or part

6. inure

associated in wrongdoing

accustom to hardship

repeal or abolish a law

out of its proper time period

7. forlorn

pitifully sad or abandoned

causing harm or damage

a person involved in a lawsuit

lengthy angry speech or criticism

8. cursory

quick and superficial

miserable, despicable, or wretched

official order or command

faithfulness or loyalty

9. alacrity

pain-relieving medication

bruise or hematoma

criticize sharply; scold

cheerful readiness or promptness

10. encumber

restrain or hinder

showing good judgment or sense

recklessly extravagant; wasteful

newly converted or beginner

11. quaint

charmingly old-fashioned or unusual

excessive talking around a point

short statement of a general truth

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

12. concord

bitterly harsh or biting

appropriateness or decorum

harmony or agreement

waver between different opinions

13. antithesis

jump or dance around excitedly

direct opposite or contrast

worldly or globally sophisticated

faithfulness or loyalty

14. conciliatory

calming or appeasing

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

hold back or restrain

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

15. circumlocution

practical and functional

brilliantly sparkling or exciting

hidden or secret

excessive talking around a point

16. officious

ecstatically happy or proud

lacking in quantity or quality

requiring strong effort or energy

meddlesome or interfering

17. indomitable

abundance or large quantity

attribute or ascribe a fault

decorate or add details to improve appearance

cannot be defeated

18. animated

capable of being maintained or defended

lively or filled with energy

intended to teach or instruct

existing, happening in the air

19. sagacity

natural liking or connection

lack of respect or seriousness

wisdom and good judgment

restrict or compel

20. partisan

strong supporter of a cause

conceal true feelings or motives

soon fading or disappearing

rude; disrespectful

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. despot

2. combustion

3. rancid

4. dogmatic

5. requisition

6. inure

7. forlorn

8. cursory

9. alacrity

10. encumber

11. quaint

12. concord

13. antithesis

14. conciliatory

15. circumlocution

16. officious

17. indomitable

18. animated

19. sagacity

20. partisan

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. despot

2. combustion

3. rancid

4. dogmatic

5. requisition

6. inure

7. forlorn

8. cursory

9. alacrity

10. encumber

11. quaint

12. concord

13. antithesis

14. conciliatory

15. circumlocution

16. officious

17. indomitable

18. animated

19. sagacity

20. partisan

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