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1. levee

animal waste or discarded parts

strong public criticism; disgrace or infamy

mound or dam built to prevent flooding

indirect or evasive language

2. euphemism

absorbed fully or deeply interested

prevent or remove a need

Understood by few, obscure

polite or mild word substituted for harsh

3. penchant

to appear more prominent or important

strong liking or liking for something; inclination

unable to be appeased

incompatible; out of place or inappropriate

4. skeptical

doubting or questioning validity or authenticity

in the same order or sequence as mentioned

analyze or explain in detail

ardily disrespectful

5. simultaneous

Deserving contempt or scorn

spread widely or scatter

happening at the same time; concurrent

impulsive or unpredictable

6. vanity

hasty or reckless; outbreak of something; act without caution

excessive pride or admiration of oneself

feeling tired, exhausted, or bored

intensely enthusiastic or passionate

7. extensive

clear, logical, convincing

covering a large area or amount

deviation from normal, irregularity

large destructive fire

8. peremptory

create or form; fake or counterfeit

push or compel someone to do something

wrong or inaccurate name

commanding or final

9. sway

unstable or insecure; uncertain footing

swing or move back and forth

to withdraw gradually, move back

someone taking advantage; exploitative individual

10. prevail

ability to produce a desired effect

inspiring fear or respect

deserving respect or admiration

to triumph, to be victorious or widespread

11. bogus

accepted social or moral standards; appropriateness

fake or counterfeit

intense or wild excitement or activity

hasty or impulsive

12. approbation

reserved; not inclined to speak

approval or praise

person who insists on strict adherence to rules

tactful and careful

13. defiant

Boldly resisting authority

gullible or too trusting

an organism living on or in a host, harmful to it

vary or change irregularly

14. amalgamate

foreshadow or outline vaguely

closely connected or appropriate

showing fear or lack of confidence

combine into a whole; merge or unite

15. explicit

calm or send to sleep; period of calm

Clearly expressed

proportionate or corresponding in size

clear and easily understood

16. fickle

for something to fall or overturn; overthrow

changing frequently, unstable

temporary suspension or state of inactivity

increase power or importance; exaggerate

17. impede

to hinder or obstruct progress or movement

excessive talkativeness, fluency

force into military service

shrewd; having keen insight

18. squander

wastefully extravagant; careless with money

payment or reward for service or loss

spend wastefully or recklessly

reveal or make known

19. esoteric

particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid

to lose luster or reputation, stain or discolor

Deception of identity or character

Understood by few, obscure

20. antiseptic

preventing infection or decay

Express angry protest

popular trend; fashionable style

unpredictable or erratic idea or action

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. levee

2. euphemism

3. penchant

4. skeptical

5. simultaneous

6. vanity

7. extensive

8. peremptory

9. sway

10. prevail

11. bogus

12. approbation

13. defiant

14. amalgamate

15. explicit

16. fickle

17. impede

18. squander

19. esoteric

20. antiseptic

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. levee

2. euphemism

3. penchant

4. skeptical

5. simultaneous

6. vanity

7. extensive

8. peremptory

9. sway

10. prevail

11. bogus

12. approbation

13. defiant

14. amalgamate

15. explicit

16. fickle

17. impede

18. squander

19. esoteric

20. antiseptic

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