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1. capricious

large chaotic rush of animals or people

secret group engaged in clandestine activities

unpredictable or impulsive

showing lack of concern or worry

2. upbraid

insurer or sponsor financially backing

scold or reprimand severely

cautious and sensible

unstable or uncertain

3. playwright

person who writes plays

level or rank in an organization or society

impractically idealistic; unrealistic

persuading through flattery

4. nadir

overcome or bring under control

lowest point or the worst moment

extremely generous.

state of being first or most important

5. talisman

meticulous about etiquette

amulet for luck or protection

marriage or matrimonial union

abnormally thin or weak, especially from illness

6. torque

lively celebration or gathering

twisting force or moment

large universe or system.

improve or make better

7. pathos

endurance capacity for prolonged effort

unwilling to compromise or change

appeal to emotion or feeling

passive acceptance or agreement

8. recant

deliverance from harm or evil

prevent or avoid; make unnecessary

year; annually

withdraw or retract a statement

9. complacent

bold or daring behavior

self-satisfied; unaware of potential problems

to hesitate or fluctuate in decision

person lacking in intelligence

10. laudable

impose or collect (taxes or fees)

praiseworthy and admirable

isolation to prevent disease spread

whimsical story or fiber thread

11. vandalism

waste time doing something unproductively

strongly suggesting or reminding

wilful destruction of property

temporary relief from harm or sentence

12. populism

reject disdainfully or scornfully

stern disapproval or scolding

political approach appealing to common people

unfriendly, unwelcoming, harsh climate

13. allegory

expert commentator or analyst

symbolic story or representation

exam after death

practice of magic or sorcery

14. accolade

association or partnership

approval or praise; award or honor

original model or first form

short, pithy statement.

15. gregarious

sociable and outgoing

based on a situation that isn't real

the universe, orderly and harmonious

poorly made or insubstantial

16. reciprocity

rude or lacking manners

mutual exchange or relationship

feeling very down or hopeless

exceed or go beyond

17. beleaguer

besiege or beset; harass

one who commits a crime

something deserving criticism or blame

humor criticizing flaws

18. monolith

large single stone; massive structure.

abundant in quantity

exaggerated or overly emotional

widespread or common

19. proficiency

skill or competence

swindler or fake expert in medicine

dispersion of a population

sense of exhaustion or sluggishness

20. repository

appeal to emotion or feeling

a place designated for storage

hazardous or betraying trust

fulfill to excess

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. capricious

2. upbraid

3. playwright

4. nadir

5. talisman

6. torque

7. pathos

8. recant

9. complacent

10. laudable

11. vandalism

12. populism

13. allegory

14. accolade

15. gregarious

16. reciprocity

17. beleaguer

18. monolith

19. proficiency

20. repository

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. capricious

2. upbraid

3. playwright

4. nadir

5. talisman

6. torque

7. pathos

8. recant

9. complacent

10. laudable

11. vandalism

12. populism

13. allegory

14. accolade

15. gregarious

16. reciprocity

17. beleaguer

18. monolith

19. proficiency

20. repository

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