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1. fatuous

lacking intelligence or sense

severe or strict in manner or appearance

accept reluctantly without protest

intended to teach or instruct

2. aversion

pyramid of authority or status

lacking resources or possessions

strong dislike or opposition

make sacred or holy

3. nurture

encourage growth or development

sympathy for loss

pleasing or appropriate

indirect suggestion or hint

4. coherent

to soothe or calm someone

logical and consistent

deceitful cunning; slyness

unhappy with authority or system

5. perfunctory

to recommend authoritatively

carried out with minimal effort

small remaining part; trace

aggressively defiant or savagely brutal

6. emollient

intense dislike or contempt for

soothing or softening agent

extremely poor; parsimonious

idealistic but impractical

7. regurgitate

bring swallowed food back to mouth

second to last in sequence

unaware or forgetful

correct or revise a text

8. punctilious

set or adjust precisely

very careful and precise

paying strict attention to detail

stubborn and unyielding

9. duplicity

of such excellence or beauty

double-dealing or dishonesty

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

aware of

10. garish

gaudy or tastelessly bright

extremely old or outdated

withdraw or take back statement

abundant; giving freely; lush

11. redoubtable

newly converted or beginner

peaceful and calm

stubbornly refusing to change

inspiring fear or respect

12. candor

honest and open communication

calm and unemotional

sudden, impatient irritation

leader who appeals to emotions for power

13. expurgate

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

showing good judgment or sense

extremely dry or lacking moisture

edit to remove inappropriate parts

14. dour

noisy argument or fight

stern, harsh, or gloomy

involve as necessary part

reveal secrets or private information

15. prudence

cautiousness and good judgment

lack of basic necessities or comforts

childish or silly

innocent; straightforward

16. meticulous

restrain or chain

drive away or scatter; make vanish

reach or achieve a goal

very careful and precise

17. frenetic

having frantic energy

face of a building or false appearance

become less intense or widespread

attractive or appealing

18. amalgamate

praise enthusiastically

feeling of worry or unease

negligent or neglectful in duty

combine or unite into one

19. propitious

favorable or auspicious

having shame or disgrace

determined and unwavering

to persuade or influence

20. relegate

decorate or add details to improve appearance

damaging reputation; slanderous

assign to a lower rank or position

deserted; feeling or showing misery

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. fatuous

2. aversion

3. nurture

4. coherent

5. perfunctory

6. emollient

7. regurgitate

8. punctilious

9. duplicity

10. garish

11. redoubtable

12. candor

13. expurgate

14. dour

15. prudence

16. meticulous

17. frenetic

18. amalgamate

19. propitious

20. relegate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. fatuous

2. aversion

3. nurture

4. coherent

5. perfunctory

6. emollient

7. regurgitate

8. punctilious

9. duplicity

10. garish

11. redoubtable

12. candor

13. expurgate

14. dour

15. prudence

16. meticulous

17. frenetic

18. amalgamate

19. propitious

20. relegate

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