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1. truculence

amusing in an odd way

confused or unsure how to respond; perplexed

aggressiveness; fierce or destructive nature

inspiring fear or respect

2. eradicate

displaced beat or offbeat in rhythm

sarcastic; capable of burning

completely eliminate or destroy

delicate, light fabric

3. tantalize

to become less intense or to sink down

enthusiasm or passion; intense devotion

save from damage or waste; rescue

tease or torment with something desirable

4. parasite

particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid

Discourage from action

artwork made of small pieces; patchwork design

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

5. tyro

appear large or threatening

evoking interest; persuasive

to appear more prominent or important

beginner or novice, inexperienced person

6. uphold

to support or maintain, confirm

contradict or give a false impression; misrepresent

continuous low humming sound; lazy person

to scold or rebuke severely; reprimand

7. wile

fake or counterfeit

extended in duration, prolonged

trickery or cunning deception

person who insists on strict adherence to rules

8. waver

hesitate or be indecisive

persistent determination

secrecy for fraudulent purpose

push oneself deliberately

9. aberrant

likely to cause disagreement

feeling remorse or guilt

deviating from the norm, abnormal

ignore or pay no attention to

10. parquetry

to overcharge or cut out; extract with force

fear or anxiety about future

conceal true feelings or motives

inlaid wooden flooring

11. erratic

Lazy or avoiding activity

High praise or eulogy

Clearly expressed

Unpredictable or inconsistent

12. ostensible

strong dislike; aversion or hostility

apparent; seeming; outwardly visible

doubtful or uncertain

swell or expand outward

13. felicitate

deceptive cunning or slyness

deeply fixed; ingrained over time

understood by few; mysterious

Congratulate earnestly

14. disinterested

annoyance, irritation, or distress

pause in fighting or conflict; ceasefire

impartial or unbiased

display ostentatiously or openly

15. rigor

bold or daring; disregard usual limits

Plan secretly to do something wrong

hasty or reckless; outbreak of something; act without caution

strictness or severity; thoroughness

16. supplicate

motion or tremor; also a container for arrows

earnestly request or beg

bribe or induce someone to commit an unlawful act

confused or unsure how to respond; perplexed

17. lackluster

Potential or likely to happen; outlook

to trim or cut away, to reduce or simplify

lacking vitality or shine

bold or shameless

18. obituary

warn or reprimand firmly

enduring; persistent; recurring yearly

notice of someone’s death

short written message; to observe or notice

19. gloat

Calmness in difficult situations

conceal true feelings or motives

think about one's success with smugness

having a strong or unpleasant smell

20. endeavor

not transparent; obscure; difficult to understand

lacking flavor or interest; dull or boring

serious effort toward a goal

violation or breaking of law or duty

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. truculence

2. eradicate

3. tantalize

4. parasite

5. tyro

6. uphold

7. wile

8. waver

9. aberrant

10. parquetry

11. erratic

12. ostensible

13. felicitate

14. disinterested

15. rigor

16. supplicate

17. lackluster

18. obituary

19. gloat

20. endeavor

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. truculence

2. eradicate

3. tantalize

4. parasite

5. tyro

6. uphold

7. wile

8. waver

9. aberrant

10. parquetry

11. erratic

12. ostensible

13. felicitate

14. disinterested

15. rigor

16. supplicate

17. lackluster

18. obituary

19. gloat

20. endeavor

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