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1. torment

Causing public disagreement

guess based on incomplete information

degree or scope of something

severe physical or mental suffering

2. venerate

furrow brow in displeasure

advocate for equality of all

to regard with profound respect or reverence

one who practices a profession; professional

3. acumen

exceed or surpass

raise doubts or object

keen insight; sharpness in judgment

non-religious, worldly rather than spiritual

4. eminent

famous and respected

Move apart or differ

deviating from the norm, abnormal

relevant or applicable to matter at hand

5. ostentatious

gullible or too trusting

weaken or make feeble

showy to attract attention

serious mistake or error

6. guarded

degree or scope of something

sumptuously rich or elaborate; excessive

Cautious or reserved

Stimulate into action

7. intricate

to energize or refresh

hard to describe

complex or detailed

aggressive argument, controversial debate

8. veritable

genuine or authentic

secrecy for fraudulent purpose

lukewarm or moderately warm

Irrelevant or unrelated

9. imperturbable

unable to be disturbed or upset; calm

fluent or persuasive speaking

formally reject or renounce; give up

persuasive language or speech; or stylistic devices

10. intensive

cause of pain or suffering

done with much effort

occurring at bad or inconvenient time

highly skilled or proficient

11. mediocre

core or essence of something, important part

average; of moderate quality or ability

study of existence or reality

threatening; suggesting future harm

12. credulous

sorrowful or mournful

stopping or end

gullible or too trusting

courage or resolution, spirited daring

13. prune

one who practices a profession; professional

to trim or cut away, to reduce or simplify

innocent or without deceit

stubborn; unyielding; resistant to change

14. fervent

not strongly made or fragile

make less dense or thick; diminish or thin out

make everlasting or ongoing

showing intense passion

15. burlesque

easily shaped or molded

rude or unrefined person

comic or exaggerated imitation

weaken or drain of energy

16. controversial

evaluate or estimate the nature or ability of

to blame or scold harshly

Causing public disagreement

feeling remorse or guilt

17. noisome

pure; unspoiled; in original condition

Long, passionate speech

directly opposed or contrasting

foul-smelling; harmful or offensive

18. vogue

wishing or showing good to others

respect or courteous regard

popular trend; fashionable style

sorrowful or mournful

19. malevolent

interpret or understand the meaning

wishing evil harm

Bold disrespect or impudence

extreme poverty

20. improvise

eager willingness or briskness

Create spontaneously without preparation

proper behavior; good manners

Deceptive trick or deception

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. torment

2. venerate

3. acumen

4. eminent

5. ostentatious

6. guarded

7. intricate

8. veritable

9. imperturbable

10. intensive

11. mediocre

12. credulous

13. prune

14. fervent

15. burlesque

16. controversial

17. noisome

18. vogue

19. malevolent

20. improvise

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. torment

2. venerate

3. acumen

4. eminent

5. ostentatious

6. guarded

7. intricate

8. veritable

9. imperturbable

10. intensive

11. mediocre

12. credulous

13. prune

14. fervent

15. burlesque

16. controversial

17. noisome

18. vogue

19. malevolent

20. improvise

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