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1. accretion

lacking freshness; overused

gradual accumulation or buildup

generous and forgiving

bubbly, lively, or spirited

2. judicious

lacking or deprived of something

showing good judgment or sense

make uneasy or embarrassed

channel for conveying fluid

3. reputable

tolerate or stay; follow rules

eroding or causing damage

continuous; never stopping

considered good or trustworthy

4. indigenous

faulty or blameworthy

pale or lacking color; dull

criticize or correct gently

native to a place

5. intractable

support or recommend publicly

threats or force to coercively compel

difficult to manage

unlucky; unfortunate

6. cajole

imply subtly or slyly

intense enthusiasm or passion

very discouraged or dejected

persuade by flattery or coaxing

7. elude

lowest point or bottom

ruler or monarch with power

escape understanding or grasp; evade detection

practicing self-discipline and abstention

8. zephyr

unable to be appeased

gentle breeze

lacking necessities; poor

average or within limits

9. bard

study of diseases; medical condition

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

difficult to correct or reform

critic of traditions or beliefs

10. anathema

lacking firmness or stiffness

cautious and careful

deserving criticism or blame

something greatly detested

11. antediluvian

extremely old or outdated

to scold or complain bitterly

pompous or overblown in speech

harmful or poisonous

12. paradox

avoiding waste; economical

feeling of resentment or injustice

statement seeming contradictory but true

to persuade or influence

13. elated

find out or discover with certainty

miserable, despicable, or wretched

implied; understood without being stated

ecstatically happy or proud

14. restitution

taking a longer, indirect route

restoring to former state; compensation

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

large scholarly book

15. partisan

refusing to change mind

strong supporter of a cause

comfort in grief

public meeting or discussion platform

16. sagacity

slander or defame

wisdom and good judgment

regional language or speech pattern

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

17. pathos

relating to water or existing in water

publicly condemn or accuse

countless or extremely large number

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

18. dearth

lack of something; scarcity or shortage

wishing good for others; kind

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

possessing supreme power or authority

19. primeval

appease or reduce anger

clever trick or deception

clear and logical

belonging to the earliest times

20. tranquil

peaceful and calm

sly or secretive

charitable generosity

self-satisfaction weakness

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. accretion

2. judicious

3. reputable

4. indigenous

5. intractable

6. cajole

7. elude

8. zephyr

9. bard

10. anathema

11. antediluvian

12. paradox

13. elated

14. restitution

15. partisan

16. sagacity

17. pathos

18. dearth

19. primeval

20. tranquil

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. accretion

2. judicious

3. reputable

4. indigenous

5. intractable

6. cajole

7. elude

8. zephyr

9. bard

10. anathema

11. antediluvian

12. paradox

13. elated

14. restitution

15. partisan

16. sagacity

17. pathos

18. dearth

19. primeval

20. tranquil

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