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1. tremor

involuntary quivering or shaking; slight earthquake

based on observation and experiments

worldly or international in scope

move away aimlessly or become lost

2. dirge

artwork made of small pieces; patchwork design

worldly or international in scope

mournful song for the dead

person bringing a legal case

3. buttress

annoyance, irritation, or distress

Openly disregard rules

owing money

support or reinforcement

4. idolatrous

amusing in an odd way

worshipping idols excessively

covering a large area or amount

having or showing a desire for revenge

5. erratic

Unpredictable or inconsistent

person who betrays trust or allegiance

angry speech or upbraiding

aggressiveness; fierce or destructive nature

6. olfactory

Extended period of little or no rain

sensation of dizziness or spinning

complicated or intricately folded

relating to sense of smell

7. eccentric

devoted supporter; biased

unconventional or slightly strange

Division into two contrasting parts

force into military service

8. assuage

Lack of necessary needs

impossible to harm

ability to predict future events

make less intense; soothe or calm

9. stray

written/spoken communication; discussion

draw attention away

save from damage or waste; rescue

move away aimlessly or become lost

10. intermediary

practicing severe self-discipline

one who opposes established beliefs

a mediator or middleman; go-between

to overcharge or cut out; extract with force

11. brazen

weaken or make feeble

found everywhere; widespread

bold or shameless

extreme poverty

12. nocturnal

word that imitates sound; sound to word match

person who appreciates beauty, sensitive to art

to add notes or comments for explanation

active at night

13. ligneous

excess; overabundance; surplus

consisting of or resembling wood

on the edge; minor or superficial

thing said for humor or mockery

14. profuse

hesitate or stumble in action

eager for knowledge

impossible to disentangle

abundant or excessive in quantity

15. perfunctory

childishly bad-tempered

gentle, mild breeze or wind from the west

malleable or easily shaped

lacking interest or enthusiasm

16. fervid

reprimand or punish severely

hostile or aggressive

expert in a particular field

intensely enthusiastic or passionate

17. stickler

person who insists on strict adherence to rules

Intense passion or enthusiasm

cruel or violent; malicious or harmful

eager for knowledge

18. reverberate

satisfy fully or indulging appetite completely

focused on practical results

special right or privilege; entitlement

echo repeatedly or vibrate soundfully

19. debacle

disastrous failure or collapse

to spread throughout; permeate; fill

ponder or worry deeply

quick and energetic; lively or vigorous

20. credulous

lacking interest or enthusiasm

block or stop up

postpone or yield respectfully

gullible or too trusting

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. tremor

2. dirge

3. buttress

4. idolatrous

5. erratic

6. olfactory

7. eccentric

8. assuage

9. stray

10. intermediary

11. brazen

12. nocturnal

13. ligneous

14. profuse

15. perfunctory

16. fervid

17. stickler

18. reverberate

19. debacle

20. credulous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. tremor

2. dirge

3. buttress

4. idolatrous

5. erratic

6. olfactory

7. eccentric

8. assuage

9. stray

10. intermediary

11. brazen

12. nocturnal

13. ligneous

14. profuse

15. perfunctory

16. fervid

17. stickler

18. reverberate

19. debacle

20. credulous

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