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1. buttress

support or reinforce

humorous imitation of a work

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

jump or dance around excitedly

2. juxtaposition

negligent or neglectful in duty

unable to be appeased

a short trip or outing

placing two things side by side

3. callous

expressing praise

lacking empathy or concern

sentimental to excessive degree

unhappy with authority or system

4. emollient

small amount or limited quantity

boring; tiresome; monotonous

unchanging over time

soothing or softening agent

5. despot

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

prejudice or inclination for or against something

independent-minded person

praise or admiration

6. panacea

notoriety; disgrace

impulsive or unpredictable

light and delicate

universal cure or remedy

7. inexorable

diligent and persistent in effort

sly or secretive

impossible to stop or prevent

make easier or less severe

8. negligent

failing to take proper care

wave or ripple in motion

mock or ridicule contemptuously

think deeply or meditate

9. impute

lack of respect or seriousness

paying close attention to detail

attribute or ascribe a fault

horrible or detestable

10. furtive

show or reveal clearly

sly or secretive

make amends for wrongdoings

relating to letters

11. contentious

burdensome or oppressive

set or adjust precisely

causing disagreement

very careful and precise

12. foil

diligent and ethical

clear from suspicion or blame

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

prevent success of; contrasting force

13. intransigent

unnecessary or excessive

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

make easier or less severe

stubborn; uncompromising

14. demarcation

morally correct behavior or thinking

understood without being openly spoken

skillful, quick, and precise in movement

boundary or separation line

15. pejorative

decorate or add details to improve appearance

small amount or limited quantity

expressing disapproval or negative tone

to soothe or calm someone

16. hardy

involve as necessary part

pompous or overblown in speech

strong and resilient

loud, energetic, and rowdy

17. oblivious

hidden or secret

make sacred or holy

beyond doubt or dispute

unaware or forgetful

18. meager

logical and consistent

lacking in quantity or quality

lengthy angry speech or criticism

leave property by will

19. incontrovertible

distant emotionally or physically

beyond doubt or dispute

to carry out or execute

equivalent in value or significance

20. dilatory

causing delay; slow to act

make clear or clarify

immunize by vaccination

of uncertain authenticity

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. buttress

2. juxtaposition

3. callous

4. emollient

5. despot

6. panacea

7. inexorable

8. negligent

9. impute

10. furtive

11. contentious

12. foil

13. intransigent

14. demarcation

15. pejorative

16. hardy

17. oblivious

18. meager

19. incontrovertible

20. dilatory

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. buttress

2. juxtaposition

3. callous

4. emollient

5. despot

6. panacea

7. inexorable

8. negligent

9. impute

10. furtive

11. contentious

12. foil

13. intransigent

14. demarcation

15. pejorative

16. hardy

17. oblivious

18. meager

19. incontrovertible

20. dilatory

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