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1. whistleblower

a person who exposes wrongdoing publicly

excessive use of words

position of managing assets for others

rescue or relief from danger

2. renegade

impatient or irritable

a person who deserts an organization or set of principles

unoccupied position or space

pale; lacking color or vitality

3. upheaval

sudden change or disruption

expert commentator or analyst

nostalgic or mournful longing

moving, evoking strong emotion

4. devoid

notoriety, evil reputation, shame

lacking or empty of

generous and forgiving.

causing fear to influence actions

5. tribune

person who lives in seclusion

ill-willed; evil-minded.

roman magistrate or advocate

pay back; avenge

6. kudos

praise or honor for achievement

pause or rest from activity

lack of experience or sophistication

composure or self-assurance

7. complicity

revenge for a wrong or injury

guilt or involvement in wrongdoing

to soften or reduce sound.

firm and determined

8. apex

highest point or vertex

state of balance or stability

to kneel and show respect

creativity, cleverness, inventiveness

9. recondite

not easily understood; obscure

powerful person; magnate.

secretly leave to avoid arrest or prosecution

extremely generous.

10. demagogue

overwhelm with things or people

relentless; unstoppable; unforgiving

populist leader appealing to emotions

sudden increase or rise

11. anguish

severe mental or physical pain

guardian or protector of property

outward appearance or likeness

endurance of pain or hardship

12. aberration

sudden break or breach

legal document relinquishing rights

future generations

departure from normal or expected course

13. voyeur

embarrassingly humiliating.

one who derives pleasure from watching

deadlock with no progress possible

former, previous, or in the past

14. oasis

devout or religious

generous giving or donations

aggressive and eager to fight

fertile spot in a desert with water

15. zoology

a person who deserts an organization or set of principles

bias towards a particular cause

disappointment with reality

study of animals

16. multitude

fast-moving stream of water

large number of people or things.

concluding section of a speech, literary work, or film

hold and use a tool or weapon

17. retaliate

fundamental character or spirit of a culture or community

general opinion or reputation

pay back; avenge

delaying speech to obstruct legislation

18. gaffe

a social blunder or mistake

miserable, hopeless, or humiliating

condescend to do something

energetic enthusiasm or physical strength

19. fauna

pursuing pleasure excessively

passive acceptance or agreement

pleasure or satisfaction

animal life of a specific region

20. antagonise

rebellion against authority or government

provoke or incur hostility

extremely funny or noisy

noisy commotion or disturbance

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. whistleblower

2. renegade

3. upheaval

4. devoid

5. tribune

6. kudos

7. complicity

8. apex

9. recondite

10. demagogue

11. anguish

12. aberration

13. voyeur

14. oasis

15. zoology

16. multitude

17. retaliate

18. gaffe

19. fauna

20. antagonise

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. whistleblower

2. renegade

3. upheaval

4. devoid

5. tribune

6. kudos

7. complicity

8. apex

9. recondite

10. demagogue

11. anguish

12. aberration

13. voyeur

14. oasis

15. zoology

16. multitude

17. retaliate

18. gaffe

19. fauna

20. antagonise

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