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1. blandish

change or variation in circumstances

horrible or detestable

humorously vulgar or indecent

praise insistently to gain favor

2. meticulous

very careful and precise

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

doubtful or uncertain

excessively eager to please

3. chastise

reveal secrets or private information

to fill with love or admiration

existing in name only

rebuke or reprimand severely

4. penultimate

second to last in sequence

keen; forceful; incisive

concerned with helping others

give in return; respond similarly

5. nocturnal

criticize sharply; scold

take someone away by force

difficult situation or entrapment

active at night

6. bilk

having a stale or offensive smell

making unclear or unintelligible

cheat or defraud

a state of rest or peacefulness

7. myriad

countless or extremely large number

change in form or nature

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

person asking questions aggressively

8. abridge

courageous; fearless

shorten or condense text

rhythmic flow or pattern

average or within limits

9. coherent

logical and consistent

restrict or compel

cease to flow or develop; become inactive

easy to reach or understand

10. abject

friendly or cheerful

organized list or collection

charitable generosity

miserable, despicable, or wretched

11. derelict

huge or enormous figure

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

abundance or large quantity

harmony or agreement

12. compelling

change or variation in circumstances

withdraw or take back statement

persuading forcibly

dishonest or indirect in behavior

13. analgesic

pain-relieving medication

temporary relief or delay of punishment

continuous; never stopping

aware of

14. confluence

flowing together of rivers

changing frequently

showing concern or care

device that produces electricity; assault

15. aloof

distant emotionally or physically

lacking skill or ability

grow or develop skill

engage in lively, drunken partying

16. innate

rhythmic flow or pattern

inborn; naturally existing

dense, harsh mixture of sounds

thin decorative covering

17. divisive

press or squeeze together

person opposing authority or government

causing disagreement or division

no longer in use

18. stupefy

express disapproval or regret

perceive or recognize clearly

shock or amaze; make unable to think

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

19. effervescent

outdated or obsolete

bubbly, lively, or spirited

express strong disapproval

formal praise

20. penitent

feeling remorse for past actions

perfect society or place

set apart as holy or sacred

lack of agreement or consistency

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. blandish

2. meticulous

3. chastise

4. penultimate

5. nocturnal

6. bilk

7. myriad

8. abridge

9. coherent

10. abject

11. derelict

12. compelling

13. analgesic

14. confluence

15. aloof

16. innate

17. divisive

18. stupefy

19. effervescent

20. penitent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. blandish

2. meticulous

3. chastise

4. penultimate

5. nocturnal

6. bilk

7. myriad

8. abridge

9. coherent

10. abject

11. derelict

12. compelling

13. analgesic

14. confluence

15. aloof

16. innate

17. divisive

18. stupefy

19. effervescent

20. penitent

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