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1. abate

weak; fragile; insubstantial

disperse or scatter; squander

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

become less intense or widespread

2. anachronistic

isolated; narrow-minded

able to be heard

very old or outdated

out of its proper time period

3. chide

express strong disapproval

become less intense or widespread

lack of basic necessities or comforts

scold or rebuke

4. venerable

religious leaders

respected due to age or wisdom

harmeless; not offensive

official order or command

5. adamant

spreading widely throughout

ability to understand others' feelings

express strong disapproval

refusing to change mind

6. winsome

charming; winning

mutual agreement or harmony

a state of rest or peacefulness

capable of being dissolved

7. contrite

temporary relief or delay of punishment

decrease in size or intensity

feeling remorseful

to confuse or puzzle someone

8. delineate

self-denial or renunciation

disregard or overlook

describe accurately or portray in detail

to spread or multiply; reproduce

9. impecunious

undeveloped; beginning stage

making coarse or abusive comments

lacking money; poor

restore to good condition or appearance

10. altercation

generous bestowal of gifts

noisy argument or fight

severe or strict in manner or appearance

practical and functional

11. hardy

famous for bad reasons

active opposition or hostility

strong and resilient

inactive but capable of becoming active

12. convivial

friendly and lively

capable of being maintained or defended

criticize sharply; scold

scarcity or small amount of something

13. forsake

create or invent in imagination

abandon or give up

mysterious or difficult to understand

done intentionally; carefully considered

14. hedonist

unnecessary or excessive

lying or false

pursues pleasure as life goal

combine or unite into one

15. emote

feeling remorseful

express emotion

active at night

isolated; narrow-minded

16. advocate

support or recommend publicly

secretive or stealthy

faithfulness or loyalty

bring about or accelerate a process

17. veneer

thin decorative covering

imply subtly or slyly

not representative of the norm

refuse to accept; reject

18. insolent

decorate or add details to improve appearance

drinkable; suitable for drinking

rude; disrespectful

false display or claim; or acting

19. undulate

gathering of people

luxurious and wealthy

wave or ripple in motion

idealistic but impractical

20. querulous

practical and functional

complaining or irritable

prove false or incorrect through argument

strong supporter of a cause

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abate

2. anachronistic

3. chide

4. venerable

5. adamant

6. winsome

7. contrite

8. delineate

9. impecunious

10. altercation

11. hardy

12. convivial

13. forsake

14. hedonist

15. emote

16. advocate

17. veneer

18. insolent

19. undulate

20. querulous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abate

2. anachronistic

3. chide

4. venerable

5. adamant

6. winsome

7. contrite

8. delineate

9. impecunious

10. altercation

11. hardy

12. convivial

13. forsake

14. hedonist

15. emote

16. advocate

17. veneer

18. insolent

19. undulate

20. querulous

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