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1. disgruntled

dissatisfied or resentful

encourage or promote development

extremely poor; parsimonious

taking a longer, indirect route

2. zealous

desire earnestly or to achieve something

boisterous and loud

secret, concealed

enthusiastically devoted

3. foil

make up for loss

prevent success of; contrasting force

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

wild and untamed

4. staid

hostile or harmful

wicked or criminal

serious, respectable, and unemotional

wisdom and good judgment

5. confidant

persuade someone not to do something

harsh or bitter in tone

trusted friend or advisor

boredom or dissatisfaction

6. animated

lively or filled with energy

lengthy angry speech or criticism

shy or lacking self-confidence

sudden, successful action

7. burnish

mentally sharp and perceptive

polish by rubbing

cautious and careful

edit to remove inappropriate parts

8. curtail

advanced for age; early development

reduce or cut short

lacking intelligence or ideas

done intentionally; carefully considered

9. enfranchise

gradual accumulation or buildup

voluntarily refrain from something

deceitful cunning; slyness

give voting rights

10. arbiter

courage in adversity

sudden, impatient irritation

person who makes judgments or settles disputes

feeling sluggish or sleepy

11. rancor

temporary relief or delay of punishment

conceal true feelings or motives

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

lacking seriousness or importance

12. strident

loud and harsh in sound

cannot be defeated

tireless; persistent

pleasing to senses or mind

13. vehemently

person who follows rules

showing arrogance; proud

fervently; passionately

peaceable or friendly

14. renown

soothing or softening agent

widespread fame or reputation

customs or moral standards

lack of something; scarcity or shortage

15. consensus

general agreement

captivate or fascinate

solidify or become gelatinous

make up for loss

16. bourgeois

praise highly

intense anger

lacking moral restraint

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

17. facile

easily achieved; superficial

skillful and resourceful

easily bent or flexible

soon fading or disappearing

18. abrogate

doubts existence of god

large scholarly book

repeal or abolish a law

lacking money; poor

19. upbraid

perfect example or embodiment

sentimental to excessive degree

criticize sharply; scold

severe mental or physical pain

20. chronological

causing shock or horror

arranged in order of time

doubtful or uncertain

disrespectful of sacred things

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. disgruntled

2. zealous

3. foil

4. staid

5. confidant

6. animated

7. burnish

8. curtail

9. enfranchise

10. arbiter

11. rancor

12. strident

13. vehemently

14. renown

15. consensus

16. bourgeois

17. facile

18. abrogate

19. upbraid

20. chronological

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. disgruntled

2. zealous

3. foil

4. staid

5. confidant

6. animated

7. burnish

8. curtail

9. enfranchise

10. arbiter

11. rancor

12. strident

13. vehemently

14. renown

15. consensus

16. bourgeois

17. facile

18. abrogate

19. upbraid

20. chronological

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