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1. repulse

person opposing authority or government

sleepy or drowsy

treacherous or unfaithful

drive back or reject strongly

2. unctuous

a state of rest or peacefulness

bend or change direction of light or sound

immoral or wicked act

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

3. complacency

change or variation in circumstances

distribute for a specific purpose

enjoy oneself happily or freely

self-satisfaction weakness

4. ascertain

integrity and uprightness

cheerful readiness or promptness

bold and shameless

find out or discover with certainty

5. curtail

farming or cultivation of land

reduce or cut short

completes or enhances

statement seeming contradictory but true

6. blemish

friendly and lively

overly sweet or sentimental

arranged in order of time

imperfection or flaw

7. inept

abundance or large quantity

lacking skill or ability

to foretell or predict; omen

shriveled with age

8. reclusive

insult or damaging remark

very critical or harsh

declare invalid or cancel

avoiding social interactions or society

9. temerity

attractive or appealing

gutsy or reckless boldness

excessively high or unreasonable

give up power voluntarily

10. obstinate

having many curves or turns

stubbornly refusing to change

restoring to former state; compensation

harsh or bitter in tone

11. inexorable

to recommend authoritatively

habitually silent or reserved in speech

impossible to stop or prevent

weak; fragile; insubstantial

12. antiquated

immunize by vaccination

completely destroy or wipe out

outdated or obsolete

causing distress; agonizing

13. oscillate

move back and forth

extremely old or outdated

drinkable; suitable for drinking

flawless; perfect

14. vehemently

fervently; passionately

adjust or soften tone

bring about or accelerate a process

publicly denounce or criticize

15. circuitous

boisterous and loud

taking a longer, indirect route

favorable or indicating good fortune

cause or produce

16. modulate

perfect society or place

adjust or soften tone

lacking distinctive features

skillful deception or magic

17. circumspect

boredom or dissatisfaction

given freely; uncalled for

agreeable and friendly

cautious and careful

18. euphoric

feeling intense happiness

aware of

charm or enchant someone

universal cure or remedy

19. callous

relating to the earth or land

difficult to understand

officially cancel or withdraw

lacking empathy or concern

20. trenchant

keen; forceful; incisive

relating to water or existing in water

lacking necessities; poor

inspiring fear or respect

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. repulse

2. unctuous

3. complacency

4. ascertain

5. curtail

6. blemish

7. inept

8. reclusive

9. temerity

10. obstinate

11. inexorable

12. antiquated

13. oscillate

14. vehemently

15. circuitous

16. modulate

17. circumspect

18. euphoric

19. callous

20. trenchant

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. repulse

2. unctuous

3. complacency

4. ascertain

5. curtail

6. blemish

7. inept

8. reclusive

9. temerity

10. obstinate

11. inexorable

12. antiquated

13. oscillate

14. vehemently

15. circuitous

16. modulate

17. circumspect

18. euphoric

19. callous

20. trenchant

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