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1. circumscribed

very small or tiny

insincerely pious or moralistic

limited within boundaries

causing shock or horror

2. ephemeral

scold or rebuke

lasting a very short time

open to influence or cooperation

causing horror or disapproval

3. reprobate

sentimental to excessive degree

increase in power or reputation

morally unprincipled person

give in return; respond similarly

4. annex

add or incorporate territory

cautious judgment or tact

insult or offend openly

stick to or follow closely

5. impinge

to encroach or infringe

doubts existence of god

statement seeming contradictory but true

feeling remorse for past actions

6. boon

to stir up or provoke

friendly or cheerful

beneficial or helpful blessing

spoil or desecrate; make dirty or unclean

7. redoubtable

prone to cause trouble

inspiring fear or respect

miserable, despicable, or wretched

formal praise

8. recalcitrant

feeling remorse for past actions

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

polish by rubbing

promiscuous; reckless; unprovoked

9. anxiety

lacking money; poor

act against or oppose

indirect suggestion or hint

feeling of worry or unease

10. plaudits

enthusiastic applause or praise

unable to be taken or broken into

persuading forcibly

obesity or fatness

11. winsome

charming; winning

crying out loudly; boisterous

spreading widely throughout

calming or appeasing

12. compliment

praise or admiration

excessively eager to please

express emotion

clot or become solid

13. haughty

perfect example of something

boredom or dissatisfaction

burning or ignition

showing arrogance; proud

14. adulation

greeting or expression of respect

excessive or insincere praise

beneficial or helpful blessing

implied; understood without being stated

15. altercation

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

make uneasy or embarrassed

implore or beg earnestly

noisy argument or fight

16. commensurate

matching in size or amount

inspiring fear or respect

say abruptly during conversation

meddlesome or interfering

17. sanguine

optimistic or hopeful

claim or assert without proof

greeting or expression of respect

settling disputes through a neutral third party

18. deplore

lacking originality; boring

cease to flow or develop; become inactive

feel or express strong disapproval

terminate prematurely or fail

19. malediction

avoid by clever means

strong and resilient

curse or slander

imitate with the aim of matching

20. pinnacle

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

direct opposite or contrast

highest point or peak

discouraged or demoralized

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. circumscribed

2. ephemeral

3. reprobate

4. annex

5. impinge

6. boon

7. redoubtable

8. recalcitrant

9. anxiety

10. plaudits

11. winsome

12. compliment

13. haughty

14. adulation

15. altercation

16. commensurate

17. sanguine

18. deplore

19. malediction

20. pinnacle

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. circumscribed

2. ephemeral

3. reprobate

4. annex

5. impinge

6. boon

7. redoubtable

8. recalcitrant

9. anxiety

10. plaudits

11. winsome

12. compliment

13. haughty

14. adulation

15. altercation

16. commensurate

17. sanguine

18. deplore

19. malediction

20. pinnacle

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