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1. battery

negligent or neglectful in duty

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

a state of rest or peacefulness

device that produces electricity; assault

2. amorphous

metaphorical rather than literal

incompatible; harsh or jarring

without definite shape or form

split apart or cling to

3. acclaim

scatter in different directions

excessively ornate or decorated

famous and respected in a particular field

enthusiastic approval or praise

4. mundane

call together for meeting

prevent or obstruct

boring or ordinary

hostile or unfavorable

5. privation

shock or amaze; make unable to think

primarily sitting or inactive

lack of basic necessities or comforts

perfect example of something

6. canny

shrewd and clever

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

intimidating or discouraging

theft or stealing

7. larceny

moral corruption or wickedness

eroding or causing damage

theft or stealing

make amends for guilt or sin

8. canvas

primarily sitting or inactive

logical and consistent

combine or unite into one

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

9. wanton

promiscuous; reckless; unprovoked

rebel or revolutionary

to carry out or execute

eroding or causing damage

10. foster

encourage or promote development

done intentionally; carefully considered

rude or irrelevant

evident or obvious

11. inexorable

scarcity or small amount of something

impossible to stop or prevent

aggressively defiant or savagely brutal

brief and clear in expression

12. boisterous

very small or tiny

large scholarly book

expressing disapproval or negative tone

loud, energetic, and rowdy

13. gluttony

grow or develop skill

bring under control or domination

habit of overeating

study of diseases; medical condition

14. pretense

false display or claim; or acting

indecisive or wavering behavior

truthfulness; accuracy

accustom to hardship

15. tranquil

harmonious or agreeable

peaceful and calm

having or showing fear or lack of confidence

large natural or artificial lake

16. defile

spoil or desecrate; make dirty or unclean

loss of sensation or consciousness

peaceful, untroubled, calm

gradual accumulation or buildup

17. tedious

to obtain or acquire through effort

confirm or support

boring; tiresome; monotonous

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

18. astute

mentally sharp and perceptive

energetic; constantly changing

loud and harsh in sound

false statement to damage reputation

19. inept

lacking skill or ability

deriving ideas from various sources

dig out from the ground

song or poem lamenting the dead

20. pinnacle

small or inadequate amount of money

determined by personal choice rather than reason

highest point or peak

burdensome or oppressive

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. battery

2. amorphous

3. acclaim

4. mundane

5. privation

6. canny

7. larceny

8. canvas

9. wanton

10. foster

11. inexorable

12. boisterous

13. gluttony

14. pretense

15. tranquil

16. defile

17. tedious

18. astute

19. inept

20. pinnacle

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. battery

2. amorphous

3. acclaim

4. mundane

5. privation

6. canny

7. larceny

8. canvas

9. wanton

10. foster

11. inexorable

12. boisterous

13. gluttony

14. pretense

15. tranquil

16. defile

17. tedious

18. astute

19. inept

20. pinnacle

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