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1. ligneous

to appear more prominent or important

ability to learn or do something; talent

consisting of or resembling wood

urgent or requiring immediate action

2. epithet

complex work of art or music

descriptive term or nickname

remaining whole or unbroken

make less intense; soothe or calm

3. varnish

body and features are curvaceous and sensual

incite or stir up (trouble or rebellion)

a glossy coating or superficial appearance

winding; complex or indirect

4. loom

spread throughout; penetrate

appear large or threatening

reluctant or unwilling

impossible to harm

5. intensive

to increase rapidly; multiply

done with much effort

cone-bearing evergreen tree

clear from blame or guilt

6. exacerbate

worsen or intensify negative condition

Yielding or admitting a point

luxurious wealth or riches

prevent or obstruct beforehand

7. jocular

moderate or mild in climate or behavior

humorous or playful

amusing in an odd way

calm; unemotional; slow to react

8. controversial

waver between different opinions or actions

lie or lounge in a relaxed manner

sarcastic; capable of burning

Causing public disagreement

9. steep

feeding on grass

having a sharp inclination or high rate

cause curiosity or interest

tendency to behave a certain way

10. perfidy

try hard to achieve or reach something

emotional distance or separation

doctor specializing in childbirth

faithlessness, treachery or betrayal

11. opportunism

extremely nervous or excited; excessively elaborate

taking advantage of situations

misleadingly attractive; seemingly plausible

recklessly extravagant or wasteful person

12. consternation

a glossy coating or superficial appearance

to energize or refresh

exclusion from society

sudden fear or alarm

13. desiccate

ditch surrounding a castle or fort

dry out thoroughly

lacking energy or enthusiasm

of the same kind or nature; uniform throughout

14. susceptible

cone-bearing evergreen tree

easily affected or influenced; vulnerable

strong liking or liking for something; inclination

hostile or aggressive

15. enigma

Capture complete attention

priority in importance or rank

sudden fear or alarm

mysterious or confusing person/event

16. cower

crouch down in fear or shame

impose or collect (taxes)

hasty or impulsive

persistent preoccupation; compulsive idea

17. rhetoric

makes unclear or confusing

dark; gloomy or serious

harmful or hostile

persuasive language or speech; or stylistic devices

18. desperate

notice of someone’s death

learned person; scholar or expert

feeling or showing hopelessness

homeless wanderer or street person

19. fervent

showing intense passion

voluntarily join or sign up

healthful, promoting health

cloth made from flax fibers; fabric for clothing

20. iniquitous

wicked or unjust

deserving blame or responsibility

a person who dislikes humanity; antipathetic

pacify or placate by giving concessions

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ligneous

2. epithet

3. varnish

4. loom

5. intensive

6. exacerbate

7. jocular

8. controversial

9. steep

10. perfidy

11. opportunism

12. consternation

13. desiccate

14. susceptible

15. enigma

16. cower

17. rhetoric

18. desperate

19. fervent

20. iniquitous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ligneous

2. epithet

3. varnish

4. loom

5. intensive

6. exacerbate

7. jocular

8. controversial

9. steep

10. perfidy

11. opportunism

12. consternation

13. desiccate

14. susceptible

15. enigma

16. cower

17. rhetoric

18. desperate

19. fervent

20. iniquitous

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