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1. pulchritude

physical beauty

excessively ornate or decorated

changeable or variable

causing shock or horror

2. nascent

logical and consistent

describe accurately or portray in detail

lively and full of energy; bold

beginning to develop

3. nocturnal

active at night

unable to be changed or reversed

impressive but superficial

severe mental or physical pain

4. immerse

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

concerning beauty or art

plunge into or involve deeply

official demand for goods or services

5. luminous

lack of harmony among sounds

emitting light

passionate or enthusiastic

prevent or obstruct

6. vex

outdated or obsolete

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

cannot be defeated

annoy; irritate

7. pallid

pale or lacking color; dull

lacking sharpness or quickness

assign or entrust to another; representative

quick and nimble

8. perfunctory

disperse or scatter; squander

paying close attention to detail

overconfident but immature

carried out with minimal effort

9. concede

central or most important element

admit as true or valid

imperfection or flaw

perfect society or place

10. frivolous

lacking seriousness or importance

difficult situation or swamp

urgent or pressing

origin of a word

11. ennui

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

decorate or add details to improve appearance

boredom or dissatisfaction

talkative excessively

12. incorrigible

confirm or support

lacking flavor or interest

to recommend authoritatively

difficult to correct or reform

13. palatable

previous or coming before

person asking questions aggressively

changing frequently

pleasant to taste or accept

14. modicum

narrative song or poem

causing sorrow or pain; serious

small amount or limited quantity

think deeply or meditate

15. egregious

deriving ideas from various sources

remarkably bad or shocking

no longer existing or functioning

insulting language

16. toady

sarcastic or corrosive

person who flatters for advantage

satisfy fully or to excess

central or most important element

17. ebullient

outline or foreshadow vaguely

overflowing with enthusiasm

persuade by flattery or coaxing

impulsive or unpredictable

18. permeate

incompatible; harsh or jarring

skillful deception or magic

to spread throughout something

self-satisfaction weakness

19. fortuitous

having extensive knowledge

mock or ridicule contemptuously

describe accurately or portray in detail

happening by luck

20. sycophant

gutsy or reckless boldness

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

fortunate accidental discovery

generous and forgiving

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. pulchritude

2. nascent

3. nocturnal

4. immerse

5. luminous

6. vex

7. pallid

8. perfunctory

9. concede

10. frivolous

11. ennui

12. incorrigible

13. palatable

14. modicum

15. egregious

16. toady

17. ebullient

18. permeate

19. fortuitous

20. sycophant

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. pulchritude

2. nascent

3. nocturnal

4. immerse

5. luminous

6. vex

7. pallid

8. perfunctory

9. concede

10. frivolous

11. ennui

12. incorrigible

13. palatable

14. modicum

15. egregious

16. toady

17. ebullient

18. permeate

19. fortuitous

20. sycophant

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