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1. repression

damage to reputation

done without real effort

avoid or neglect responsibilities

forcible suppression or restraint

2. ransom

lessening or reduction

state of lasting forever

payment demanded for release or rescue

a procession of riders or carriages

3. propagandist

military blockade to capture a place

feeling of joy and pride

person spreading ideas or beliefs

significant period in history or development

4. perfunctory

clear and easily understood.

unoccupied position or space

moving, evoking strong emotion

done without real effort

5. periphery

outer edge or boundary

extremely unpleasant or morally despicable

illusion of distant object.

silly or foolish

6. adage

highest point or apex

small accident or mistake.

a sudden outburst of excitement

traditional saying expressing a common truth

7. subordination

intended to teach; instructive

having mixed feelings

noisy, unruly, energetic

state of being subordinate

8. beleaguer

relentless; unstoppable; unforgiving

reluctance to work or act; laziness

besiege or beset; harass

greater influence or importance

9. eschew

let air out of; reduce in size

easily angered or irritable

deliberately avoid or abstain from

showing selfless concern for others

10. accede

danger or risk

tending to spread aggressively

agree or give approval to

full range of skills or performances

11. demeanour

behavior or outward manner

deviation from the norm or expectation

retaliation for an injury or offense

introduction to a speech or document

12. bounty

generous gift or reward; abundance

irrational belief

person fluent in multiple languages

study of the universe

13. innuendo

suggestion, indirect hint or reference

unchanging; unable to be altered

violation of rules or law

endurance capacity for prolonged effort

14. ostracise

state of confusion or disorder

set free from restrictions or bondage

ecstatic joy or delight

push someone out of a group or society

15. susceptible

friendship or mutual trust

obvious statement needing no proof

easily influenced or affected

emotionally distant or reserved

16. sequel

refusal to change stance or opinion

unscripted; spontaneous; without preparation

to seize or take possession

subsequent event or series

17. homogeneous

uniform in composition

secret group engaged in clandestine activities

explanation or display

temporary delay or suspension.

18. esoteric

swampy or muddy ground.

intended for or likely to be understood by few

absurdly humorous; ridiculous.

mighty or powerful person or thing

19. pang

act of making a conscious choice

intensely infatuated or obsessed

weakens or enfeebles

a sudden sharp feeling of pain

20. prudence

solemn urging or command

to lose luster or become discolored

wisdom in decision-making

pure, innocent or unspoiled

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. repression

2. ransom

3. propagandist

4. perfunctory

5. periphery

6. adage

7. subordination

8. beleaguer

9. eschew

10. accede

11. demeanour

12. bounty

13. innuendo

14. ostracise

15. susceptible

16. sequel

17. homogeneous

18. esoteric

19. pang

20. prudence

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. repression

2. ransom

3. propagandist

4. perfunctory

5. periphery

6. adage

7. subordination

8. beleaguer

9. eschew

10. accede

11. demeanour

12. bounty

13. innuendo

14. ostracise

15. susceptible

16. sequel

17. homogeneous

18. esoteric

19. pang

20. prudence

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