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1. maverick

pay back; avenge

everyday language of a specific region

false or fake

independent-minded person.

2. propriety

moral correctness or manners

a fortress or stronghold

vibrate or shake slightly; musical note

to gather gradually

3. fissure

shock or disappointment

crack or opening in surface

inciting rebellion or resistance

nostalgic or mournful longing

4. vacuous

to fill or inspire with feelings

empty or lacking intelligence

newspaper with sensational stories

strongly influencing later developments

5. perpetual

system where peasants are bound to land

never ending or changing

slow to understand; dull

a hidden danger or difficulty

6. vulgarity

divine guidance or care

having a desire for revenge

margin of freedom or flexibility

lack of good taste or refinement

7. prerogative

extensive knowledge acquired through study

hidden underground room

an irresistible urge to act

privilege or right

8. expedite

cause to continue indefinitely

advocate or supporter

accelerate or facilitate

resisting authority or control

9. versatility

worthy of strong disapproval

ability to adapt or be used in many ways

state of peacefulness and calm

greater influence or importance

10. subordinate

uncertainty or inexactness

hallowedness or sacredness

placed below or lesser

causing interruption or annoyance

11. fleeting

causing annoyance or irritation

lasting a very short time

foundation or support for something

emotionless; showing no feeling

12. exodus

walk slowly and with effort

large-scale departure or migration

study of animals

greed for money or possessions

13. coercion

use of force to obtain compliance

stubborn; refusing to change opinions

importance requiring immediate action

shriveled or wrinkled with age

14. allude

refer indirectly to

path of moving object

beginning or start of something

extremely attentive to detail and ethics

15. salacious

indecently appealing

short saying with wisdom

highly skilled musician or artist

unfortunate or unlucky

16. sedentary

cleverness in deception

violent whirlpool; turbulent situation.

a giant statue or person

characterized by sitting or inactivity

17. gambit

depraved or wicked behavior

a calculated move or strategy

extensive knowledge acquired through study

equipment or machinery

18. forte

act of refraining from voting or activity

greed for money or possessions

strong point or specialty

large painting on a wall or ceiling

19. underwriter

multicolored or diverse

imaginary or fabricated thing

a covered walk or monastery

insurer or sponsor financially backing

20. subpoena

legal order to appear in court

period of watchfulness

government treasury or funds

threatening harm or danger.

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. maverick

2. propriety

3. fissure

4. vacuous

5. perpetual

6. vulgarity

7. prerogative

8. expedite

9. versatility

10. subordinate

11. fleeting

12. exodus

13. coercion

14. allude

15. salacious

16. sedentary

17. gambit

18. forte

19. underwriter

20. subpoena

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. maverick

2. propriety

3. fissure

4. vacuous

5. perpetual

6. vulgarity

7. prerogative

8. expedite

9. versatility

10. subordinate

11. fleeting

12. exodus

13. coercion

14. allude

15. salacious

16. sedentary

17. gambit

18. forte

19. underwriter

20. subpoena

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