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1. pertinent

erase or wipe out

unable to be appeased

intense or wild excitement or activity

relevant or applicable to matter at hand

2. enlist

voluntarily join or sign up

fake or counterfeit

natural tendency or inclination

wishing evil harm

3. extempore

to drink deeply or heartily

innocent or without deceit

sorrowful or mournful

Spoken or done without preparation

4. exculpate

non-religious, worldly rather than spiritual

exceeding reasonable limits

clear from blame or guilt

covering a large area or amount

5. incongruous

brave; courageous or heroic

incompatible; out of place or inappropriate

express strong disapproval; criticize harshly

severely plain or stern

6. expend

overly eager to offer help; meddlesome

very steep; sudden or hasty

provide shelter or refuge

spend or use up (resources)

7. subsequent

Correct false ideas

dispersed over a wide area

evaluate or estimate the nature or ability of

happening after or later

8. misanthrope

on the edge; minor or superficial

a person who dislikes humanity; antipathetic

lacking grace or coordination

unwilling to compromise; stubborn

9. prompt

immediate, quick to act or respond

legal process or lawsuit

intensely enthusiastic or passionate

deeply fixed; ingrained over time

10. mendacity

like an opal in appearance

recklessly bold or rash

lying or untruthfulness

divinely sweet or fragrant; delicious

11. insinuate

consequence; complication

imply or suggest indirectly

delight or captivate through charm

native to a region

12. recompense

appease or soothe

Bold disrespect or impudence

large underground cave

payment or reward for service or loss

13. formidable

inspiring fear or respect

Devotion to a cause or task

analyze or explain in detail

general hatred or disgust

14. invective

average; of moderate quality or ability

having humble opinion

insulting or abusive language

belief in truth or reliability

15. mollycoddle

keen insight; sharpness in judgment

to pamper or protect excessively; spoil

turn upside down

winding; complex or indirect

16. subdue

using more words than necessary

conquer or bring under control

ordinary, dull, or routine

deserving blame or responsibility

17. plaintiff

not certain or finalized; experimental

person bringing a legal case

Separate and distinct

assumption of rights; overconfidence

18. credulity

eager willingness or briskness

Trust or belief easily

susceptible to harm or attack

subtle difference or distinction; refinement

19. foment

sarcastic; capable of burning

a thorough renovation or repair; complete update

incite or stir up (trouble or rebellion)

bring or recall to mind

20. desultory

trendy temporarily

sorrowful or mournful

lacking clear purpose; random

extremely nervous or excited; excessively elaborate

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. pertinent

2. enlist

3. extempore

4. exculpate

5. incongruous

6. expend

7. subsequent

8. misanthrope

9. prompt

10. mendacity

11. insinuate

12. recompense

13. formidable

14. invective

15. mollycoddle

16. subdue

17. plaintiff

18. credulity

19. foment

20. desultory

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. pertinent

2. enlist

3. extempore

4. exculpate

5. incongruous

6. expend

7. subsequent

8. misanthrope

9. prompt

10. mendacity

11. insinuate

12. recompense

13. formidable

14. invective

15. mollycoddle

16. subdue

17. plaintiff

18. credulity

19. foment

20. desultory

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