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1. laceration

bring about or accelerate a process

soothing or softening agent

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

having a stale or offensive smell

2. irreverence

lack of respect or seriousness

helpful or obliging

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

3. obtuse

clear from blame

emphasize or highlight

short statement of a general truth

lacking sharpness or quickness

4. munificence

summarize main points or facts

charitable generosity

gradual decline or wasting away

open to influence or cooperation

5. censure

formal praise

express strong disapproval

wandering without fixed home

pleasant or comfortable feature

6. agnostic

doubts existence of god

clear and direct; sharply focused

bring swallowed food back to mouth

able to change easily or versatile

7. disparage

plunge into or involve deeply

strong dislike or opposition

deep-seated hatred

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

8. embellish

stick to or follow closely

wicked or depraved behavior

decorate or add details to improve appearance

absolve from blame

9. abstain

voluntarily refrain from something

gathering of people

self-satisfaction weakness

a short trip or outing

10. inarticulate

unable to speak clearly

absolutely necessary or urgent

eroding or causing damage

adopt or support

11. modulate

warn or reprimand firmly

keen insight or understanding

adjust or soften tone

incompatible; harsh or jarring

12. poignant

indirect or slanting

lengthy angry speech or criticism

range of colors used by an artist

emotionally touching or moving

13. wizened

physical beauty

increase in power or reputation

shriveled with age

more important than anything else

14. mercurial

honest and open communication

predictably changeable

burning or ignition

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

15. incumbent

serving as a typical example

courage in adversity

transparent; clear and easy to understand

obligatory; currently holding office

16. dissipate

skilled at gaining advantage

strong liking or preference

disperse or scatter; squander

endless; having no limit

17. extant

still in existence

origin of a word

enjoy oneself happily or freely

quick and nimble

18. imperative

intimidating or discouraging

sleepy or drowsy

absolutely necessary or urgent

false statement to damage reputation

19. alleviate

praiseworthy

pursues pleasure as life goal

doubts existence of god

make easier or less severe

20. capricious

impulsive or unpredictable

happening by luck

a person involved in a lawsuit

excessively sweet or sentimental

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. laceration

2. irreverence

3. obtuse

4. munificence

5. censure

6. agnostic

7. disparage

8. embellish

9. abstain

10. inarticulate

11. modulate

12. poignant

13. wizened

14. mercurial

15. incumbent

16. dissipate

17. extant

18. imperative

19. alleviate

20. capricious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. laceration

2. irreverence

3. obtuse

4. munificence

5. censure

6. agnostic

7. disparage

8. embellish

9. abstain

10. inarticulate

11. modulate

12. poignant

13. wizened

14. mercurial

15. incumbent

16. dissipate

17. extant

18. imperative

19. alleviate

20. capricious

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