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1. plumb

measure exactly vertical or deeply accurate

pause in fighting or conflict; ceasefire

unlikely chance or stroke of luck

small boat often used on water

2. recede

to withdraw gradually, move back

cheat or defraud

tending to betray; disloyal

formal letter or communication

3. pedantic

gullible or too trusting

praise highly in speech or writing

overly concerned with minor details; precise

irritation; resentment; provoking feeling

4. capricious

eager willingness or briskness

violate or exceed a limit or boundary

impulsive or unpredictable

focused on practical results

5. avarice

insulting or abusive language

greed for wealth; excessive desire to hoard money

accept or overlook bad behavior

severe physical or mental suffering

6. overhaul

a thorough renovation or repair; complete update

clear and easily understood

showing deep respect or admiration

harmless; unlikely to offend or provoke

7. abstemious

serious, calm, not intoxicated

minor fault or offense, slight mistake

feeling tired, exhausted, or bored

moderate in consumption or indulgence

8. dirge

speak or write about critically or slanderously

stubborn; resistant to control or authority

mournful song for the dead

joy or amusement

9. reciprocal

mutual or shared equally between parties

fine line or fold in material

giving close and thoughtful attention

light and soft in texture

10. imperative

polite or mild word substituted for harsh

to support or maintain, confirm

absolutely necessary

looking or sounding sad; mournful

11. elicit

period of limited or fixed work, also a restriction

Draw out or evoke

deceptive act or trickery

to pamper or protect excessively; spoil

12. bilk

inform or notify someone about something

initial proposal or music introduction

confused or unsure how to respond; perplexed

cheat or defraud

13. rotundity

take away or deny possession

plumpness or roundness in shape or size

Discourage from action

thinly dispersed or in small quantities

14. invulnerable

grow rapidly; flourish or increase

impossible to harm

firmly fixed; unwavering or loyal

express strong disapproval; criticize harshly

15. appraise

assess value or quality; estimate or evaluate

waver between different opinions or actions

animal shedding feathers or skin; shedding process

Discourage from action

16. bellicose

unintentional or accidental

exact; true to the original meaning

susceptibility to bribes; corruption

hostile or aggressive

17. practitioner

practicing severe self-discipline

one who practices a profession; professional

clumsy; inept; lacks skill

wishing evil harm

18. explicit

opposing accepted beliefs

persuade patiently or cleverly

Clearly expressed

strange or unusual

19. deftness

skillful and quick in movement

person walking on foot, ordinary or dull

something that causes change; stimulus

false statement to damage reputation

20. ligneous

delicate, light fabric

steal goods during war; act of looting

a model of excellence

consisting of or resembling wood

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. plumb

2. recede

3. pedantic

4. capricious

5. avarice

6. overhaul

7. abstemious

8. dirge

9. reciprocal

10. imperative

11. elicit

12. bilk

13. rotundity

14. invulnerable

15. appraise

16. bellicose

17. practitioner

18. explicit

19. deftness

20. ligneous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. plumb

2. recede

3. pedantic

4. capricious

5. avarice

6. overhaul

7. abstemious

8. dirge

9. reciprocal

10. imperative

11. elicit

12. bilk

13. rotundity

14. invulnerable

15. appraise

16. bellicose

17. practitioner

18. explicit

19. deftness

20. ligneous

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