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1. sloppy

alertness or watchfulness to dangers

done carelessly or untidily; lacking precision

a person lacking moral restraint; free thinker

pompous or pretentious speech or writing

2. deluge

instantly or without delay

to give in, yield, or be overwhelmed

non-religious, worldly rather than spiritual

severe flood or overwhelming rush

3. libertine

lacking vitality or shine

a person lacking moral restraint; free thinker

unlucky or unfortunate

persuasive language or speech; or stylistic devices

4. fracas

Draw out or evoke

logical and consistent

evaluate or estimate the nature or ability of

noisy argument or fight

5. petition

formal request

sullen or despondent

sudden feeling of doubt or uneasiness

motion or tremor; also a container for arrows

6. brisk

quick and energetic; lively or vigorous

take away or deny possession

deserving respect or admiration

perfect example or embodiment

7. anomaly

medicine that relieves pain

deviation from normal, irregularity

Unpleasant musical or mental clash

reserved; not revealing thoughts readily

8. vex

long-established; habitual; unlikely to change

cause annoyance, frustration, or worry

beginning or start

green with grass or foliage, lush

9. shuck

dislikes or hates women

renovate and decorate

remove outer covering or shell; discard or get rid of

trickery or cunning deception

10. impromptu

comfort or support someone in distress

done without preparation

a wooden or metal post or bet on a gamble

brave; courageous or heroic

11. vituperate

established set of principles or laws

correct spelling and writing

to blame or scold harshly

ditch surrounding a castle or fort

12. forestall

lying or untruthfulness

impossible to harm

someone taking advantage; exploitative individual

prevent or obstruct beforehand

13. ascribe

consequence; complication

assign or credit to a cause or source

complex or detailed

shy or lacking confidence

14. entrenched

criticism or public condemnation

firmly established or defended

to hinder or obstruct progress or movement

highly excited or eager

15. affluent

counterbalance; compensation; placed counter to something

lack of trust

wealthy or generously supplied

to relieve or lessen suffering or pain

16. recompense

payment or reward for service or loss

remarkably great or enormous in size or extent

ability to produce a desired effect

generosity or nobility

17. drone

cautiously cautious or hesitant

sarcastic; capable of burning

continuous low humming sound; lazy person

stare at amorously

18. inopportune

unable to be expressed in words; indescribable

block or stop up

occurring at bad or inconvenient time

to blame or scold harshly

19. sway

swing or move back and forth

heavy club; ceremonial staff

comparable; similar in certain ways

calm; unemotional; slow to react

20. discreet

person who insists on strict adherence to rules

moderate in consumption or indulgence

Having significant effects

tactful and careful

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. sloppy

2. deluge

3. libertine

4. fracas

5. petition

6. brisk

7. anomaly

8. vex

9. shuck

10. impromptu

11. vituperate

12. forestall

13. ascribe

14. entrenched

15. affluent

16. recompense

17. drone

18. inopportune

19. sway

20. discreet

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. sloppy

2. deluge

3. libertine

4. fracas

5. petition

6. brisk

7. anomaly

8. vex

9. shuck

10. impromptu

11. vituperate

12. forestall

13. ascribe

14. entrenched

15. affluent

16. recompense

17. drone

18. inopportune

19. sway

20. discreet

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