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1. paradox

perfect society or place

sullen or gloomy

to make less severe or painful

statement seeming contradictory but true

2. raze

completely destroy or wipe out

extreme greed for wealth

wave or ripple in motion

find out or discover with certainty

3. esoteric

gradual accumulation or buildup

understood only by a select few

avoiding waste; economical

become less intense or widespread

4. meticulous

capable of being maintained or defended

gaudy or tastelessly bright

rudely brief

very careful and precise

5. assiduous

decrease in size or intensity

call together for meeting

without emotion or response

diligent and persistent in effort

6. elucidate

criticize or correct gently

inflicting punishment or penalty

make amends for guilt or sin

make clear or clarify

7. clemency

humorous imitation of a work

lacking energy or alertness

wishing good for others; kind

mercy or leniency

8. cordial

doubtful or uncertain

greed or desire for wealth

necessary; essential

sincerely friendly

9. puerile

overwhelm with abundance

lacking flavor or interest

charming; winning

childish or silly

10. commodious

persuading forcibly

drive away or scatter; make vanish

spacious or roomy

existing, happening in the air

11. copious

captivate or fascinate

abundant or plentiful

lacking meaning; silly

regard with deep respect or admiration

12. retract

friendly and lively

severe mental or physical pain

withdraw or take back statement

clear from blame

13. erudite

skilled at gaining advantage

excessively sentimental

having extensive knowledge

carried out with minimal effort

14. ebullient

greeting or expression of respect

overflowing with enthusiasm

excessively high or unreasonable

prevent success of; contrasting force

15. malediction

total destruction or ruin

curse or slander

unemotional, impassive

causing shock or horror

16. effulgent

lacking sharpness or quickness

feeling of worry or unease

shining brightly; radiant

pleasant to taste or accept

17. carp

limited within boundaries

violent whirlpool or chaos

of uncertain authenticity

find fault constantly

18. chronicle

record or narrative of events

standard practice or meeting

lacking liveliness or interest

having many curves or turns

19. forsake

humiliate or degrade someone

abandon or give up

rude or disrespectful

arranged in order of time

20. extricate

understood without being openly spoken

highly influential or original

free from difficulty or entanglement

helpful or obliging

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. paradox

2. raze

3. esoteric

4. meticulous

5. assiduous

6. elucidate

7. clemency

8. cordial

9. puerile

10. commodious

11. copious

12. retract

13. erudite

14. ebullient

15. malediction

16. effulgent

17. carp

18. chronicle

19. forsake

20. extricate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. paradox

2. raze

3. esoteric

4. meticulous

5. assiduous

6. elucidate

7. clemency

8. cordial

9. puerile

10. commodious

11. copious

12. retract

13. erudite

14. ebullient

15. malediction

16. effulgent

17. carp

18. chronicle

19. forsake

20. extricate

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