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1. ruinous

not showing promise of success

causing destruction or decay

unaware of what is happening around

to rest on one or both knees

2. animation

lively or energetic movement or quality

a person who benefits from something

backbone supporting the body

corridor between rows of seats or shelves

3. contradiction

conforming to accepted beliefs or traditions

opposition or inconsistency

exercising oppressive power

causing or showing playful mischief

4. epistle

path followed by moving object

having qualities traditionally associated with men

letter or written message

act of asking for something

5. pluck

to pick or pull something out

reason for an action

study of earth's structural features

sharp in flavor or attitude

6. spit

a overused phrase or idea

weighing heavily or unjustly harsh

eject saliva from mouth

tease or mock somebody

7. gaiety

disturb or excite emotionally or physically

praise or eulogy honoring someone

occurring at bad time

lively or cheerful quality

8. sustenance

to provoke or stir up

to abandon or turn away from

the most intense or important point

food or drink that sustains life

9. vibration

courageous or brave

rapid back-and-forth motion

cured pork meat

widespread destruction or chaos

10. scrutinize

examine closely and thoroughly

regard or respect

take someone away illegally by force

not conforming to moral laws; wicked

11. deceit

restore to health or condition

capable of being touched or felt

dishonest trick or lie

terribly unfortunate

12. ascertain

the act of transporting or a vehicle

find out definitively

firm and crunchy

to captivate or enchant

13. contemptible

deserving contempt

related to technology or specialized knowledge

performer of a solo piece

promise or solemn agreement

14. bellicose

lower in rank or position

a repeated song or prayer; to sing or repeat

shine brightly with flashing points of light

demonstrating aggression or willingness to fight

15. misrepresent

greeting or acknowledgment

a suggestive mention; to bring up

platform on water's edge for boats

give false or misleading account of something

16. maternal

narrow passage of water

characteristic of motherhood or motherhood

related to courts or justice

meddle or interfere improperly

17. valor

state confidently or declare as true

courage in battle

disorganized or noisy crowd

difficult to understand, obscure

18. impecunious

strong expression of disapproval; to criticize severely

having little or no money

rich, lush, or abundant in growth

suggesting horror or mystery

19. alley

narrow passage between buildings

high-pitched scream

give up; cease to hold

violent rotating windstorm

20. precipice

steep cliff or edge

to dry out or dehydrate

brutal and indiscriminate killing of many

study of earth's structural features

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ruinous

2. animation

3. contradiction

4. epistle

5. pluck

6. spit

7. gaiety

8. sustenance

9. vibration

10. scrutinize

11. deceit

12. ascertain

13. contemptible

14. bellicose

15. misrepresent

16. maternal

17. valor

18. impecunious

19. alley

20. precipice

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ruinous

2. animation

3. contradiction

4. epistle

5. pluck

6. spit

7. gaiety

8. sustenance

9. vibration

10. scrutinize

11. deceit

12. ascertain

13. contemptible

14. bellicose

15. misrepresent

16. maternal

17. valor

18. impecunious

19. alley

20. precipice

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