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1. apocryphal

conventional or traditional

based on observation or experience

art of designing dance movements

of uncertain authenticity

2. odious

lack of respect or seriousness

emphasize or highlight

self-satisfaction weakness

horrible or detestable

3. refract

bend or change direction of light or sound

complete and inclusive

humorously vulgar or indecent

critic of traditions or beliefs

4. intrepid

outgoing and sociable in nature

ecstatically happy or proud

think deeply or meditate

courageous; fearless

5. vicarious

decorate or add beauty to

irritate intensely

using more words than needed

experienced through someone else

6. impassive

small remaining part; trace

without emotion or response

skilled at gaining advantage

discourage from happening; prevent

7. diminutive

alert; watchful

very small or tiny

attribute or ascribe a fault

prove false or incorrect through argument

8. sensual

having extensive knowledge

shaking or trembling

completely destroy or wipe out

relating to physical pleasure or senses

9. refute

prove false or incorrect through argument

lack of agreement or consistency

disrespectful of sacred things

avoid by clever means

10. oration

public speech or address

playfully unusual or fanciful

deceitful cunning; slyness

excessive or insincere praise

11. empirical

based on observation or experience

hasty; impulsive

uncertain or ambiguous

channel for conveying fluid

12. punitive

more important than anything else

spreading widely throughout

inflicting punishment or penalty

add or incorporate territory

13. morose

unemotional, impassive

make better or improve

sullen or gloomy

taking a longer, indirect route

14. turgid

wisdom and good judgment

swollen; inflated; pompous

captivate or fascinate

make better or improve

15. dirge

mournful song for the dead

perfect society or place

direct opposite or contrast

practical and functional

16. conflagration

requiring strong effort or energy

strong dislike or opposition

large destructive fire

assumed or false name

17. putrid

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

lacking sharpness or quickness

famous and respected in a particular field

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

18. regurgitate

excessively ornate or decorated

extremely old or outdated

press or squeeze together

bring swallowed food back to mouth

19. impregnable

spread widely or distribution

an excessive amount of something

overflowing with enthusiasm

unable to be taken or broken into

20. frivolous

lacking seriousness or importance

bruise or hematoma

endless; having no limit

assign or entrust to another; representative

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. apocryphal

2. odious

3. refract

4. intrepid

5. vicarious

6. impassive

7. diminutive

8. sensual

9. refute

10. oration

11. empirical

12. punitive

13. morose

14. turgid

15. dirge

16. conflagration

17. putrid

18. regurgitate

19. impregnable

20. frivolous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. apocryphal

2. odious

3. refract

4. intrepid

5. vicarious

6. impassive

7. diminutive

8. sensual

9. refute

10. oration

11. empirical

12. punitive

13. morose

14. turgid

15. dirge

16. conflagration

17. putrid

18. regurgitate

19. impregnable

20. frivolous

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