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1. buttress

lacking energy or enthusiasm

rumor or unverified information

state of being one of a kind

support or reinforce; structural prop

2. scapegoat

someone blamed for others' faults

measure of disorder or randomness in a system

death or end of existence

incorrect or misleading name.

3. exorbitant

origin or source of something

unreasonably high or excessive

condition or limitation

sharpness of taste or smell

4. exodus

patience and restraint

belittle or speak badly of

large-scale departure or migration

not discouraged or intimidated

5. pretentious

direct opposite or contrast

person who takes pleasure in fine food and drink

showy or affected

obvious statement needing no proof

6. conquest

appear to be or imply something falsely

simultaneous defeating or gaining

study of animals

person who seeks or offers business

7. imperturbable

unaware or unintentional

calm; unshakable; tranquil

experienced worker or professional

indisputable, impossible to deny

8. entail

wise person

among other things; among others

makes unclear or confusing

involve as a necessary or inevitable part

9. apostle

important early christian messenger

pay attention or consider

excessively flattering

state of being under control or influence

10. bane

care facility for the terminally ill

cause of ruin or harm

former, previous, or in the past

multiple shots or attacks in quick succession

11. expediency

impatient or irritable

replace, displace

practical convenience or advantage

crafty or secret scheme.

12. aloof

lack of basic necessities

underhanded or dishonest behavior

predominance or dominance

emotionally distant or reserved

13. preeminent

outstanding or supreme

stable, unchanging condition

short, pithy statement.

make less severe or intense

14. patently

slow to advance or respond

lively and aggressive

clearly or openly

covered or hidden from view

15. pragmatism

focus on practical results

perfect example or embodiment of a quality

excess amount or overindulgence

having wicked or evil intentions

16. rectification

mutually destructive within a group

miserable, hopeless, or humiliating

deep-seated hostility or hatred

correction or adjustment of errors

17. quiescent

violent rotating storm

having or showing extensive knowledge

in a state of inactivity or rest

person in charge of a prison

18. leery of

sudden disastrous event or change

in a state of inactivity or rest

sharp irony or satire

distrustful or wary of

19. disparage

hardworking, diligent, productive

mysterious or fascinating quality

stern disapproval or scolding

belittle or speak badly of

20. proponent

person lacking in intelligence

advocate or supporter

excess amount or overindulgence

follower of a teacher or philosophy

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. buttress

2. scapegoat

3. exorbitant

4. exodus

5. pretentious

6. conquest

7. imperturbable

8. entail

9. apostle

10. bane

11. expediency

12. aloof

13. preeminent

14. patently

15. pragmatism

16. rectification

17. quiescent

18. leery of

19. disparage

20. proponent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. buttress

2. scapegoat

3. exorbitant

4. exodus

5. pretentious

6. conquest

7. imperturbable

8. entail

9. apostle

10. bane

11. expediency

12. aloof

13. preeminent

14. patently

15. pragmatism

16. rectification

17. quiescent

18. leery of

19. disparage

20. proponent

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