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1. epistolary

having mixed feelings

severe or strict in manner or appearance

relating to letters

varied and diverse

2. regurgitate

prevent success of; contrasting force

intense anger

give in return; respond similarly

bring swallowed food back to mouth

3. palette

scatter in different directions

collection of literary works

metaphorical rather than literal

range of colors used by an artist

4. truncate

lasting a very short time

absolutely necessary or urgent

shorten or condense text

lengthen by cutting off the end

5. wane

decrease in size or intensity

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

reveal or make known publicly

gradual introduction; soaking

6. consumption

respected due to age or wisdom

limited within boundaries

using up or eating

aware of

7. alias

widespread fame or reputation

assumed or false name

belonging to the earliest times

easily angered

8. restive

draw out or evoke response

regard with deep respect or admiration

restless or difficult to control

having shame or disgrace

9. inhibit

gathering of people

hold back or restrain

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

direct opposite or contrast

10. condolence

praise or admiration

sympathy for loss

persuade by flattery or coaxing

take someone away by force

11. hypocrisy

pretending to hold beliefs not held

peaceful, undisturbed, calm

flexible and graceful

loud, harsh, and disorderly noise

12. propriety

shining brightly; radiant

appropriateness or decorum

deserving criticism or blame

detailed or complicated in design

13. comprehensive

reading carefully or thoroughly

complete and inclusive

relating to the brain or intellect

show great joy or triumph

14. instigate

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

to stir up or provoke

obedient, submissive

firm decision or intent; solve problem

15. presumptuous

humiliate or degrade someone

overconfident, bold beyond limits

able to hold much; spacious

generous bestowal of gifts

16. yoke

apparently true or reasonable

device for pairing animals; burden

transparent; clear and easy to understand

extremely old or outdated

17. malevolent

having harmful intentions

not representative of the norm

widespread fame or reputation

advocate of individual freedom

18. transient

introduce new ideas or methods

lasting only a short time

involve as necessary part

treat with love and care

19. onerous

burdensome or oppressive

understood only by a select few

peaceful, untroubled, calm

to spread throughout something

20. frivolous

highly fertile or productive

encourage or promote development

humorously vulgar or indecent

lacking seriousness or importance

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. epistolary

2. regurgitate

3. palette

4. truncate

5. wane

6. consumption

7. alias

8. restive

9. inhibit

10. condolence

11. hypocrisy

12. propriety

13. comprehensive

14. instigate

15. presumptuous

16. yoke

17. malevolent

18. transient

19. onerous

20. frivolous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. epistolary

2. regurgitate

3. palette

4. truncate

5. wane

6. consumption

7. alias

8. restive

9. inhibit

10. condolence

11. hypocrisy

12. propriety

13. comprehensive

14. instigate

15. presumptuous

16. yoke

17. malevolent

18. transient

19. onerous

20. frivolous

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