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1. ameliorate

importance requiring immediate action

bioactive toxic substance from animals

characterized by showy display

improve or make better

2. unrivalled

difficult or precarious situation

without equal or competition

a group of attendants or associates

in complete agreement

3. pulpit

podium for sermons

cautious and sensible

brief and to the point

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval

4. scurrilous

vulgar or abusive language

dull, grimy, or drab

irrational belief

outward appearance or likeness

5. furtive

wasteful or reckless

guess based on incomplete evidence

sneaky or secretive

threats or force used to compel someone to act against their will

6. truncate

damage to reputation

lacking imagination

curse words or irreverence

shorten by cutting off the end

7. travesty

rhythmic flow of sounds or words

mockery or parody

large destructive fire

reversal or cancellation

8. pedant

withdraw or pull back

a person who overemphasizes rules

sharpness or keenness of thought or perception

excessively flattering or insincere

9. effusion

large universe or system.

pouring out of a fluid, or an unrestrained expression

burdensome, heavy, or oppressive

personality or natural disposition

10. elusive

roman magistrate or advocate

unnecessary or free of charge

abrupt or curt in manner or speech

difficult to find, catch, or understand

11. bemoan

act of freeing from slavery or restraint

remedy for all problems or diseases

express sorrow or disappointment

making false or abusive statements

12. lucid

clear and easily understood.

impossible to overcome or surpass

disprove honestly or logically

unfriendly, unwelcoming, harsh climate

13. toxicity

prevent by acting first

steep slope or cliff

harmful or poisonous nature

not allowing light to pass through; unclear

14. corroborate

to confirm or support

rebellion or revolt

deep remorse for sins

formal demand or request

15. calibre

degree of excellence or quality

harmful, poisonous, or unhealthy

enormous creature or entity

tending to argue or cause discord

16. censure

formal disapproval or criticism

widespread destruction or loneliness

unstable or uncertain

secluded or sheltered

17. ravine

arrangement into social layers

cause suddenly or prematurely

deep narrow valley with steep sides

friendly and easy to approach

18. feisty

excessively eager to please or obey

belief in peace and opposition to war

medieval chemistry aimed at turning base metals to gold

lively and aggressive

19. pusillanimous

large number of people or things.

cleverness in deception

lacking courage or resolve; timid

restriction or severe criticism

20. ludicrous

challenge, question validity or honesty

go beyond or rise above

warn or reprimand firmly

absurdly humorous; ridiculous.

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ameliorate

2. unrivalled

3. pulpit

4. scurrilous

5. furtive

6. truncate

7. travesty

8. pedant

9. effusion

10. elusive

11. bemoan

12. lucid

13. toxicity

14. corroborate

15. calibre

16. censure

17. ravine

18. feisty

19. pusillanimous

20. ludicrous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ameliorate

2. unrivalled

3. pulpit

4. scurrilous

5. furtive

6. truncate

7. travesty

8. pedant

9. effusion

10. elusive

11. bemoan

12. lucid

13. toxicity

14. corroborate

15. calibre

16. censure

17. ravine

18. feisty

19. pusillanimous

20. ludicrous

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