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1. inexorable

sleepy or drowsy

impossible to stop or prevent

implied; understood without being stated

bring swallowed food back to mouth

2. cordial

become less intense or widespread

sincerely friendly

relating to the brain or intellect

extremely dry or lacking moisture

3. catalyze

bring about or accelerate a process

based on hypothesis; theoretical

peaceful, untroubled, calm

favorable or indicating good fortune

4. complement

shrewd and clever

detestable or horrible

completes or enhances

predictably changeable

5. obfuscate

study of diseases; medical condition

short amusing or interesting story

disrespectful of sacred things

making unclear or unintelligible

6. prowess

offense or annoyance

exceptional skill or bravery

meddlesome or interfering

mysterious or difficult to understand

7. inept

comparable or similar in some way

face of a building or false appearance

light and delicate

lacking skill or ability

8. timorous

range of colors used by an artist

discourage from happening; prevent

having or showing fear or lack of confidence

causing sorrow or pain; serious

9. depravity

moral corruption or wickedness

hidden or secret

overflowing with enthusiasm

winding or twisting; complicated

10. incontrovertible

deep-seated hatred

harmony or agreement

increase or make larger

beyond doubt or dispute

11. patent

official right to invention; obvious

take someone away by force

relating to water or existing in water

concerning beauty or art

12. candor

keen; forceful; incisive

honest and open communication

causing sorrow or pain; serious

deserving criticism or blame

13. speculative

critically scold or condemn

friendly or cheerful

isolated; narrow-minded

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

14. uncanny

clear and easy to understand

practical and realistic

easy to manage or influence

strange; mysterious; unsettling

15. upbraid

spread out or scattered; wordy

suitable or fitting for a specific purpose

criticize sharply; scold

able to be heard

16. cogent

skillful, quick, and precise in movement

enthusiastically devoted

difficult to see or understand

clear and logical

17. wanton

showing concern or care

deep-seated hatred

lengthy angry speech or criticism

promiscuous; reckless; unprovoked

18. dynamic

overly submissive or obedient

extremely surprised

energetic; constantly changing

uncertain or ambiguous

19. appalling

causing horror or disapproval

intimidating or discouraging

isolated; narrow-minded

emitting light

20. figurative

seeming or apparent

pompous or pretentious speech

increase in power or reputation

metaphorical rather than literal

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. inexorable

2. cordial

3. catalyze

4. complement

5. obfuscate

6. prowess

7. inept

8. timorous

9. depravity

10. incontrovertible

11. patent

12. candor

13. speculative

14. uncanny

15. upbraid

16. cogent

17. wanton

18. dynamic

19. appalling

20. figurative

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. inexorable

2. cordial

3. catalyze

4. complement

5. obfuscate

6. prowess

7. inept

8. timorous

9. depravity

10. incontrovertible

11. patent

12. candor

13. speculative

14. uncanny

15. upbraid

16. cogent

17. wanton

18. dynamic

19. appalling

20. figurative

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