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1. astute

harmless or gentle

capable of being dissolved

concerning beauty or art

mentally sharp and perceptive

2. propitious

gutsy or reckless boldness

irritate intensely

favorable or auspicious

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

3. prosaic

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

completely destroy or wipe out

aware of

4. torpid

respected due to age or wisdom

lacking energy or alertness

longing or nostalgic

standards for judgment

5. insipid

lacking flavor or interest

study of diseases; medical condition

arranged in order of time

peaceful, untroubled, calm

6. dubious

scarcity or small amount of something

narrative song or poem

doubtful or uncertain

official order or command

7. emend

comfort in grief

correct or revise a text

bring swallowed food back to mouth

causing horror or disapproval

8. wily

famous for bad reasons

skilled at gaining advantage

lack of respect or seriousness

hostile or unfavorable

9. oscillate

complex or twisted

keen; forceful; incisive

charming; winning

move back and forth

10. garish

gentle breeze

changing frequently

gaudy or tastelessly bright

using up or eating

11. intrepid

courageous; fearless

universal cure or remedy

emotionally touching or moving

enjoy oneself happily or freely

12. inquisitor

unable to be changed or reversed

wealthy or prosperous

person asking questions aggressively

voluntarily refrain from something

13. dearth

existing in name only

involve as necessary part

reveal or make known publicly

lack of something; scarcity or shortage

14. alleviate

having many curves or turns

make easier or less severe

clear from blame

humiliate or degrade someone

15. submissive

obligatory; currently holding office

ready to obey or surrender

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

avoiding social interactions or society

16. acquiesce

ecstatically happy or proud

advocate of individual freedom

accept reluctantly without protest

charmingly old-fashioned or unusual

17. facile

easily achieved; superficial

mysterious or puzzling problem

feeling of resentment or injustice

burning or ignition

18. depravity

moral corruption or wickedness

feeling sluggish or sleepy

keen insight or understanding

fearlessly daring or bold

19. expiate

dissatisfied or resentful

make easier or less severe

showing rainbow-like colors

make amends for guilt or sin

20. circumvent

avoid by clever means

lacking money; poor

lazy; avoidant of activity

friendly good feeling among companions

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. astute

2. propitious

3. prosaic

4. torpid

5. insipid

6. dubious

7. emend

8. wily

9. oscillate

10. garish

11. intrepid

12. inquisitor

13. dearth

14. alleviate

15. submissive

16. acquiesce

17. facile

18. depravity

19. expiate

20. circumvent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. astute

2. propitious

3. prosaic

4. torpid

5. insipid

6. dubious

7. emend

8. wily

9. oscillate

10. garish

11. intrepid

12. inquisitor

13. dearth

14. alleviate

15. submissive

16. acquiesce

17. facile

18. depravity

19. expiate

20. circumvent

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