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1. bourgeois

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

polish by rubbing

intense enthusiasm or passion

false or fake; not genuine

2. reprehensible

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

deserving criticism or blame

difficult to manage

easy to manage or influence

3. animated

attribute or ascribe a fault

lively or filled with energy

make uneasy or embarrassed

pompous or pretentious speech

4. resolve

firm decision or intent; solve problem

deserving criticism or blame

soothing or softening agent

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

5. uncanny

strange; mysterious; unsettling

formal praise

greater in number or importance

unaffected by pain or emotion

6. contrite

say abruptly during conversation

feeling remorseful

violate a law or boundary

large natural or artificial lake

7. abject

peaceful, untroubled, calm

primarily sitting or inactive

having frantic energy

miserable, despicable, or wretched

8. inviolable

outline or foreshadow vaguely

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

secure from violation

having a stale or offensive smell

9. nonchalant

highly influential or original

cannot be defeated

hardworking and attentive

casually calm and relaxed

10. contravene

become less intense or widespread

diminish or put to rest

violate or conflict with

promoting fire or conflict

11. maudlin

praise for achievement

complete and inclusive

having many curves or turns

sentimental to excessive degree

12. pretense

attractive or appealing

insult or offend openly

irritate intensely

false display or claim; or acting

13. debauch

hidden or concealed

leader who appeals to emotions for power

something greatly detested

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

14. usurp

famous and respected in a particular field

brilliantly sparkling or exciting

mix of different things

take over illegally or by force

15. irascible

imitate with the aim of matching

involve as necessary part

relating to water or existing in water

easily angered

16. reconcile

having many curves or turns

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

imperfection or flaw

restore friendly relations after disagreement

17. ambivalent

large destructive fire

most noticeable or important

rebel or revolutionary

having mixed feelings

18. viscous

harmonious relationship or connection

thick and sticky in consistency

capable of being maintained or defended

edit to remove inappropriate parts

19. ascertain

lack of agreement or consistency

to confuse or puzzle someone

find out or discover with certainty

summarize main points or facts

20. plaudits

enthusiastic applause or praise

lacking moral restraint

regarded as sacred or inviolable

overly sweet or sentimental

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bourgeois

2. reprehensible

3. animated

4. resolve

5. uncanny

6. contrite

7. abject

8. inviolable

9. nonchalant

10. contravene

11. maudlin

12. pretense

13. debauch

14. usurp

15. irascible

16. reconcile

17. ambivalent

18. viscous

19. ascertain

20. plaudits

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bourgeois

2. reprehensible

3. animated

4. resolve

5. uncanny

6. contrite

7. abject

8. inviolable

9. nonchalant

10. contravene

11. maudlin

12. pretense

13. debauch

14. usurp

15. irascible

16. reconcile

17. ambivalent

18. viscous

19. ascertain

20. plaudits

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