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1. deferential

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

showing respect or submission

make sacred or holy

able to change easily or versatile

2. canny

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

continuous; never stopping

shrewd and clever

eager to fight or argue

3. trepidation

orders or prohibitions

fear or apprehension

spoil or desecrate; make dirty or unclean

critically scold or condemn

4. eclectic

optimistic or hopeful

appropriate and advantageous

cautious judgment or tact

deriving ideas from various sources

5. saccharine

extremely surprised

award or expression of praise

excessively sweet or sentimental

highly fertile or productive

6. veracity

increase in power or reputation

overly submissive or obedient

fortunate accidental discovery

truthfulness; accuracy

7. enfranchise

inspiring fear or respect

lacking intelligence or sense

give voting rights

calming or appeasing

8. vocation

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

meeting of members for discussion

profession or occupation

lacking intelligence or sense

9. paradigm

keen; forceful; incisive

typical example or model

clear and easy to understand

face of a building or false appearance

10. effrontery

alert; watchful

describe accurately or portray in detail

intense enthusiasm or passion

shameless or impudent boldness

11. cleave

split apart or cling to

bring about or accelerate a process

cease to flow or develop; become inactive

suitable or fitting for a specific purpose

12. stoic

naive belief or trust

unaffected by pain or emotion

excessively generous or elaborate

an excessive amount of something

13. refract

very discouraged or dejected

calming or appeasing

bend or change direction of light or sound

brief and clear in expression

14. abate

become less intense or widespread

isolated; narrow-minded

satisfy fully or to excess

stick to or follow closely

15. coerce

a naturally accompanying

state of moderation or seriousness

feeling intense happiness

force into action

16. enmity

repeal or abolish a law

deep-seated hatred

implore or beg earnestly

worldly or globally sophisticated

17. affront

insult or offend openly

deserving criticism or blame

an excessive amount of something

short period of rest or relief

18. precipice

sincerely friendly

advanced for age; early development

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

distribute for a specific purpose

19. rail

to scold or complain bitterly

determined and unwavering

miserable, despicable, or wretched

hold interest or attract strongly

20. sagacity

wisdom and good judgment

decorate or add beauty to

drive away or scatter; make vanish

daily; commonplace or ordinary

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. deferential

2. canny

3. trepidation

4. eclectic

5. saccharine

6. veracity

7. enfranchise

8. vocation

9. paradigm

10. effrontery

11. cleave

12. stoic

13. refract

14. abate

15. coerce

16. enmity

17. affront

18. precipice

19. rail

20. sagacity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. deferential

2. canny

3. trepidation

4. eclectic

5. saccharine

6. veracity

7. enfranchise

8. vocation

9. paradigm

10. effrontery

11. cleave

12. stoic

13. refract

14. abate

15. coerce

16. enmity

17. affront

18. precipice

19. rail

20. sagacity

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