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1. scattered

excessively talkative

playfully or fancifully unpredictable

easily managed or controlled

dispersed over a wide area

2. deftness

gentle, mild breeze or wind from the west

to move or switch to another route or direction

skillful and quick in movement

malleable or easily shaped

3. insignia

very old or outdated

done carelessly or untidily; lacking precision

insulting or abusive language

distinctive badge or emblem

4. peripheral

government by few; small ruling elite

on the edge; minor or superficial

deserving respect because of age or wisdom

Extended period of little or no rain

5. veritable

innocent or without deceit

severely plain or stern

genuine or authentic

extraordinary talent or genius at young age

6. circumspect

cautious; considering all circumstances

block or stop up

tending to betray; disloyal

emitting light

7. onslaught

become less intense or widespread

threatening harm or evil

sudden and intense attack or rush

out of fashion or outdated

8. contend

Assert or struggle to overcome

happening at the same time; concurrent

adopt or support an idea or belief

not conducive to success

9. wary

cautious; watchful for danger

official grant of rights, exclusive invention rights

pleasantly spicy or tangy

heavy and clumsy; weighty speech or writing

10. apprise

inform or notify someone about something

gentle and kindly

overconfident; assuming too much

seriousness or importance

11. preceded

came before in time or order; anteceded

urgent or requiring immediate action

considerable in importance or size

dark; gloomy or serious

12. disparate

famous and respected

extremely thorough or careful

strictness or severity; thoroughness

different in kind or quality

13. describe

homeless wanderer or street person

sounding sad or mournful

reach an authoritative judgment; mediate

Explain details or characteristics

14. intrepid

clear and easily understood

smile in a silly or affected way

pretending to be virtuous

fearless and adventurous

15. anomaly

easily managed or controlled

deviation from normal, irregularity

gloomy or morose in mood or temperament

Deceptive trick or deception

16. tortuous

winding; complex or indirect

priority in importance or rank

diligent; showing persistent effort

tease or torment with something desirable

17. appraise

assess value or quality; estimate or evaluate

criticism or public condemnation

showing fear or lack of confidence

to mark with thin lines or grooves

18. litigation

hinder or obstruct

legal process or lawsuit

cause or give rise to

courage or resolution, spirited daring

19. sufficient

Create spontaneously without preparation

Criticize unfairly

enough; adequate for purpose

easily deceived or duped

20. collusion

secrecy for fraudulent purpose

make easier or less difficult

praise highly

likely to cause disagreement

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. scattered

2. deftness

3. insignia

4. peripheral

5. veritable

6. circumspect

7. onslaught

8. contend

9. wary

10. apprise

11. preceded

12. disparate

13. describe

14. intrepid

15. anomaly

16. tortuous

17. appraise

18. litigation

19. sufficient

20. collusion

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. scattered

2. deftness

3. insignia

4. peripheral

5. veritable

6. circumspect

7. onslaught

8. contend

9. wary

10. apprise

11. preceded

12. disparate

13. describe

14. intrepid

15. anomaly

16. tortuous

17. appraise

18. litigation

19. sufficient

20. collusion

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