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1. propriety

device that produces electricity; assault

appropriateness or decorum

excessively eager to please

lively or filled with energy

2. adamant

integrity and uprightness

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

refusing to change mind

causing shock or horror

3. bereft

horrible or detestable

lacking or deprived of something

central or most important element

threats or force to coercively compel

4. desolate

lacking seriousness or importance

evaluate or assess value

associated in wrongdoing

deserted; feeling or showing misery

5. flabbergasted

device that produces electricity; assault

settling disputes through a neutral third party

diverging from the main point; peripheral

extremely surprised

6. circumscribed

relating to the brain or intellect

offensive or harmful

limited within boundaries

purposely excluding someone

7. dither

feel or express strong disapproval

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

indecisive or wavering behavior

8. dispatch

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

overconfident but immature

easily bent or flexible

send off swiftly; promptness

9. propagate

feeling intense happiness

brief and clear in expression

based on mistaken reasoning

to spread or multiply; reproduce

10. carouse

perfect example or embodiment

engage in lively, drunken partying

very critical or harsh

relating to physical pleasure or senses

11. arbitrary

boundary or separation line

obligatory; currently holding office

determined by personal choice rather than reason

wave or ripple in motion

12. hiatus

bend or change direction of light or sound

shameless or impudent boldness

brief and clear in expression

gap or break in continuity

13. rancor

highly decorated or elaborate

persistently urge or encourage

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

appalling or inferior imitation

14. defer

countless or extremely large number

adopt or support

prevent or obstruct

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

15. verdant

bubbly, lively, or spirited

sudden, impatient irritation

cautious judgment or tact

green; lush with vegetation

16. calibrate

boisterous and loud

set or adjust precisely

boring; tiresome; monotonous

hold back or restrain

17. hapless

show or reveal clearly

discourage from happening; prevent

unlucky; unfortunate

not representative of the norm

18. salient

continuous; never stopping

urgent or pressing

most noticeable or important

green; lush with vegetation

19. evanescent

soon fading or disappearing

revoke, cancel or repeal

practical and functional

boring or ordinary

20. sedentary

prejudice or inclination for or against something

primarily sitting or inactive

uncertain or ambiguous

firm decision or intent; solve problem

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. propriety

2. adamant

3. bereft

4. desolate

5. flabbergasted

6. circumscribed

7. dither

8. dispatch

9. propagate

10. carouse

11. arbitrary

12. hiatus

13. rancor

14. defer

15. verdant

16. calibrate

17. hapless

18. salient

19. evanescent

20. sedentary

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. propriety

2. adamant

3. bereft

4. desolate

5. flabbergasted

6. circumscribed

7. dither

8. dispatch

9. propagate

10. carouse

11. arbitrary

12. hiatus

13. rancor

14. defer

15. verdant

16. calibrate

17. hapless

18. salient

19. evanescent

20. sedentary

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