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1. vengeance

pay back; avenge

long-established and unlikely to change

gloomy or sulky attitude

revenge for a wrong or injury

2. garner

endurance capacity for prolonged effort

to gather or collect

sudden disastrous event or change

pay attention or consider

3. propagandist

person spreading ideas or beliefs

time when sun reaches the highest or lowest point

required beforehand

viciously fierce or violent

4. parable

a simple story with moral lesson

lack of good sense

opening, hole, or gap

not fitting, out of place

5. sagacious

lacking flavor, interest, or excitement

wisely cautious

large, imposing building or structure

respect and admiration

6. succumb

clever, inventive, resourceful

investigation, questioning, inquiry

law enacted by a legislative body

yield to pressure or temptation

7. yearning

boring, menial, or monotonous work

green with lush vegetation

cause suddenly or prematurely

deep longing or desire

8. opulence

overcome or bring under control

flattery to gain favor

luxury, wealth, or abundance

calm and peaceful

9. frenetic

fast and energetic in a wild way

inactive, sleeping, or temporarily not in use

harmful, threatening, or menacing

no longer in use or outdated

10. flux

graduation or ceremonydisplay with grandeur

continuous change or movement

possibly; can be debated or questioned

a controversial argument or debate

11. joust

combat with lances on horseback

extremely large or great

to confirm or support

rudeness, shameless boldness

12. tedious

grief after a loved one’s death

person who opposes official policy or authority

boring due to length or dullness

large single stone; massive structure.

13. escapade

adventurous, daring, or unconventional act

rebellion or revolt

memory or act of recalling

lacking respect for something sacred

14. ostentation

pretentious display of wealth or importance

river feeding into larger stream

longing mixed with sadness

guess based on incomplete evidence

15. wantonness

lacking restraint or moral discipline

shameless or reckless behavior

growing harmful gradually without notice

feeling of joy and pride

16. gratification

person who commits perjury

pleasure or satisfaction

adventurous, daring, or unconventional act

preceding event or condition

17. phoenix

make less severe or intense

start, beginning of something

deep suffering or sorrow

mythical bird reborn from ashes

18. cloistered

process of uniting or joining

viciously fierce or violent

secluded or sheltered

existing alone or single

19. voracious

extreme greed for wealth or possessions

exceptional skill or talent

having a very eager appetite

mind-to-mind communication

20. mystique

ridicule or mock

guilty of wrongdoing

large wave or surge of air or water

mysterious or fascinating quality

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. vengeance

2. garner

3. propagandist

4. parable

5. sagacious

6. succumb

7. yearning

8. opulence

9. frenetic

10. flux

11. joust

12. tedious

13. escapade

14. ostentation

15. wantonness

16. gratification

17. phoenix

18. cloistered

19. voracious

20. mystique

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. vengeance

2. garner

3. propagandist

4. parable

5. sagacious

6. succumb

7. yearning

8. opulence

9. frenetic

10. flux

11. joust

12. tedious

13. escapade

14. ostentation

15. wantonness

16. gratification

17. phoenix

18. cloistered

19. voracious

20. mystique

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