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1. fathom

understand deeply

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

appalling or inferior imitation

official right to invention; obvious

2. scathing

very critical or harsh

change in form or nature

admit as true or valid

anger at injustice

3. deface

primarily sitting or inactive

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

spoil surface of something; vandalize

invent or make up

4. lenient

move back and forth

understood without being openly spoken

unnecessary or excessive

merciful or tolerant

5. denigrate

overwhelm with abundance

speak ill of; belittle or defame

a naturally accompanying

channel for conveying fluid

6. sanguine

avoid or abstain from

repeal or abolish a law

causing shock or horror

optimistic or hopeful

7. seminal

winding or twisting; complicated

highly influential or original

lack of agreement or consistency

prone to cause trouble

8. demure

feeling sluggish or sleepy

clear and direct; sharply focused

loud and harsh in sound

modest, reserved, or shy

9. deliberate

feeling of worry or unease

deceptively harmful

done intentionally; carefully considered

offense or annoyance

10. austere

shockingly noticeable or obvious

severe or strict in manner or appearance

native to a place

lack of respect or seriousness

11. renown

temporary relief or delay of punishment

doubts existence of god

reduce or cut short

widespread fame or reputation

12. dissipate

disperse or scatter; squander

perfect example of something

incompatible; harsh or jarring

difficult to see or understand

13. obsequious

excessively eager to please

ability to understand others' feelings

peaceful, untroubled, calm

cautious and careful

14. reciprocate

brilliantly sparkling or exciting

restore to good condition or appearance

pale or lacking color; dull

give in return; respond similarly

15. insolent

rude; disrespectful

force into action

soon fading or disappearing

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

16. laconic

using very few words

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

eager to fight or argue

sly or secretive

17. corroborate

slander or defame

indirect or slanting

peaceable or friendly

confirm or support with evidence

18. congruity

deliver or commit to

plant disease or any cause of decay

sentimental to excessive degree

harmony or appropriateness

19. repudiate

modest, reserved, or shy

praiseworthy

refuse to accept; reject

relating to physical pleasure or senses

20. tremulous

done intentionally; carefully considered

relating to the brain or intellect

shaking or trembling

critic of traditions or beliefs

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. fathom

2. scathing

3. deface

4. lenient

5. denigrate

6. sanguine

7. seminal

8. demure

9. deliberate

10. austere

11. renown

12. dissipate

13. obsequious

14. reciprocate

15. insolent

16. laconic

17. corroborate

18. congruity

19. repudiate

20. tremulous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. fathom

2. scathing

3. deface

4. lenient

5. denigrate

6. sanguine

7. seminal

8. demure

9. deliberate

10. austere

11. renown

12. dissipate

13. obsequious

14. reciprocate

15. insolent

16. laconic

17. corroborate

18. congruity

19. repudiate

20. tremulous

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