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1. perplex

diligent and persistent in effort

to confuse or puzzle someone

secret cooperation for deceit

standard practice or meeting

2. sophomoric

harsh or bitter in tone

overconfident but immature

long, critical speech or scolding

threats or force to coercively compel

3. obsequious

easy to reach or understand

perfect example of something

excessively eager to please

possessing supreme power or authority

4. cloying

central or most important element

difficult to see or understand

overly sweet or sentimental

absolve from blame

5. maelstrom

violent whirlpool or chaos

difficult to manage

informal language

declare invalid or cancel

6. animated

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

lively or filled with energy

friendly and easy to talk to

7. sacrosanct

person opposing authority or government

act against or oppose

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

regarded as sacred or inviolable

8. counteract

act against or oppose

offense or annoyance

substance made of two or more parts

irritate intensely

9. sensuous

pleasing to senses or mind

calming or appeasing

difficult situation or swamp

advanced for age; early development

10. bard

difficult situation or swamp

unable to be changed or reversed

argument against a belief or opinion

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

11. atypical

remove completely

to encroach or infringe

not representative of the norm

boredom or dissatisfaction

12. acclaim

difficult to understand

enthusiastic approval or praise

false statement to damage reputation

lacking or deprived of something

13. inimical

hostile or harmful

introduce new ideas or methods

split apart or cling to

very critical or harsh

14. commodious

take someone away by force

spacious or roomy

agree or give consent to

easy to reach or understand

15. wily

to spread throughout something

skilled at gaining advantage

clever trick or deception

shoe repair artisan

16. munificence

praise or admiration

component or part

charitable generosity

slander or defame

17. pugnacious

germ-killing or sterilizing agent

eager to fight or argue

quick and nimble

make clear or clarify

18. dissuade

persuade someone not to do something

excessively high or unreasonable

lacking seriousness or importance

hesitate or refuse to proceed

19. accentuate

eager to fight or argue

emphasize or highlight

experienced through someone else

large scholarly book

20. coronation

relating to letters

habitually silent or reserved in speech

add or incorporate territory

crowning or official ceremony

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. perplex

2. sophomoric

3. obsequious

4. cloying

5. maelstrom

6. animated

7. sacrosanct

8. counteract

9. sensuous

10. bard

11. atypical

12. acclaim

13. inimical

14. commodious

15. wily

16. munificence

17. pugnacious

18. dissuade

19. accentuate

20. coronation

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. perplex

2. sophomoric

3. obsequious

4. cloying

5. maelstrom

6. animated

7. sacrosanct

8. counteract

9. sensuous

10. bard

11. atypical

12. acclaim

13. inimical

14. commodious

15. wily

16. munificence

17. pugnacious

18. dissuade

19. accentuate

20. coronation

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