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1. tortuous

ability to understand others' feelings

statement seeming contradictory but true

winding or twisting; complicated

standards for judgment

2. concede

soothing ointment or balm

describe accurately or portray in detail

admit as true or valid

mysterious or difficult to understand

3. zenith

extremely hot or scorching

intended to correct or improve

strong dislike or opposition

highest point; peak

4. modicum

soothing or softening agent

worshiping idols excessively

humorous imitation of a work

small amount or limited quantity

5. reclusive

unable to be taken or broken into

free from difficulty or entanglement

praise or admiration

avoiding social interactions or society

6. mercurial

unnecessary or excessive

highly harmful or destructive

integrity and uprightness

predictably changeable

7. usurp

easily bent or flexible

take over illegally or by force

central or most important element

belonging to the earliest times

8. interminable

large destructive fire

endless; having no limit

friendly and lively

make sacred or holy

9. poignant

prevent success of; contrasting force

emotionally touching or moving

sleepy or drowsy

causing disagreement or division

10. cerebral

engage in lively, drunken partying

appease or reduce anger

relating to the brain or intellect

diligent and ethical

11. petulance

faulty or blameworthy

sudden, impatient irritation

having a revengeful nature

having frantic energy

12. somnolent

pleasant or comfortable feature

determined and unwavering

sleepy or drowsy

send off swiftly; promptness

13. elaborate

detailed or complicated in design

praise or admiration

cautious judgment or tact

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

14. travesty

loss of reputation or respect

appalling or inferior imitation

determined and unwavering

reach or achieve a goal

15. intransigent

gradually increasing sound

highest point or peak

stubborn; uncompromising

excessively sweet or sentimental

16. congregation

make uneasy or embarrassed

avoiding social interactions or society

gathering of people

overly submissive or obedient

17. wrath

revoke, cancel or repeal

abundance or large quantity

shameless or impudent boldness

intense anger

18. dour

hostile or unfavorable

stern, harsh, or gloomy

clear and logical

increase in power or reputation

19. despondent

greed or desire for wealth

light and delicate

very discouraged or dejected

curse or verbally attack

20. venerable

respected due to age or wisdom

clear and easy to understand

crowning or official ceremony

give up power voluntarily

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. tortuous

2. concede

3. zenith

4. modicum

5. reclusive

6. mercurial

7. usurp

8. interminable

9. poignant

10. cerebral

11. petulance

12. somnolent

13. elaborate

14. travesty

15. intransigent

16. congregation

17. wrath

18. dour

19. despondent

20. venerable

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. tortuous

2. concede

3. zenith

4. modicum

5. reclusive

6. mercurial

7. usurp

8. interminable

9. poignant

10. cerebral

11. petulance

12. somnolent

13. elaborate

14. travesty

15. intransigent

16. congregation

17. wrath

18. dour

19. despondent

20. venerable

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