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1. efface

highly decorated or elaborate

erase or wipe out; make less visible

shaking or trembling

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

2. deface

expressing disapproval or negative tone

crying out loudly; boisterous

spoil surface of something; vandalize

strong liking or preference

3. anesthesia

speak or write with great enthusiasm

peaceable or friendly

loss of sensation or consciousness

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

4. prurient

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

having or showing excessive interest in sex

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

mix of different things

5. garrulous

perfect example or embodiment

dig out from the ground

feeling or expressing great happiness

talkative excessively

6. enthrall

restoring to former state; compensation

captivate or fascinate

lacking or deprived of something

expressing disapproval or negative tone

7. mendacious

take or claim without permission

fear or apprehension

attribute or ascribe a fault

lying or false

8. abjure

signaling system with lights or sounds

unable to be changed or reversed

customs or moral standards

formally renounce or reject

9. compunction

boring or ordinary

guilt or regret

horrible or wicked

able to hold much; spacious

10. constrain

wisdom and good judgment

support or reinforce

comfort in grief

restrict or compel

11. recapitulate

publicly denounce or criticize

state of moderation or seriousness

leave property by will

summarize main points or facts

12. commendation

trusted friend or advisor

formal praise

inspiring fear or respect

lacking money; poor

13. alias

mix of different things

detestable or horrible

insincerely pious or moralistic

assumed or false name

14. rife

restrain or hinder

pompous or overblown in speech

harmonious relationship or connection

full of, common, or widespread

15. consummate

standards for judgment

excessive or insincere praise

friendly and easy to talk to

fulfill or complete

16. mollify

paying strict attention to detail

longing or nostalgic

total disorder or confusion

appease or reduce anger

17. penchant

hold interest or attract strongly

strong liking or preference

fortunate accidental discovery

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

18. accretion

false statement to damage reputation

peaceful or calming

gradual accumulation or buildup

decorate or add beauty to

19. puerile

remarkably bad or shocking

childish or silly

widespread fame or reputation

indirect suggestion or hint

20. confound

confuse or frustrate

skillful or proficient at something

unaffected by pain or emotion

limited within boundaries

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. efface

2. deface

3. anesthesia

4. prurient

5. garrulous

6. enthrall

7. mendacious

8. abjure

9. compunction

10. constrain

11. recapitulate

12. commendation

13. alias

14. rife

15. consummate

16. mollify

17. penchant

18. accretion

19. puerile

20. confound

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. efface

2. deface

3. anesthesia

4. prurient

5. garrulous

6. enthrall

7. mendacious

8. abjure

9. compunction

10. constrain

11. recapitulate

12. commendation

13. alias

14. rife

15. consummate

16. mollify

17. penchant

18. accretion

19. puerile

20. confound

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