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1. abort

solidify or become gelatinous

terminate prematurely or fail

combine or unite into one

having frantic energy

2. vestige

small remaining part; trace

feeling of resentment or injustice

official demand for goods or services

inactive but capable of becoming active

3. discern

easy to manage or influence

perceive or recognize clearly

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

inspiring fear or respect

4. pervasive

spreading widely throughout

having many curves or turns

associated in wrongdoing

advocate of individual freedom

5. frivolous

insincerely pious or moralistic

lacking seriousness or importance

to officially announce or publish

formally renounce or reject

6. strenuous

self-denial or renunciation

dense, harsh mixture of sounds

requiring strong effort or energy

peculiar to an individual

7. contentious

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

remarkably bad or shocking

causing disagreement

shelter or protection from danger

8. decorous

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

orders or prohibitions

violent whirlpool or chaos

bubbly, lively, or spirited

9. dormant

lack of something; scarcity or shortage

detailed or complicated in design

strong feeling of dislike

inactive but capable of becoming active

10. cleave

split apart or cling to

regard as resulting from a specific cause

hasty; impulsive

involve as necessary part

11. debunk

extremely old or outdated

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

ecstatically happy or proud

small increase or addition

12. inexorable

feeling sluggish or sleepy

shelter or protection from danger

small increase or addition

impossible to stop or prevent

13. advocate

support or recommend publicly

difficult situation or entrapment

scold or rebuke

practical and realistic

14. impudent

rude or disrespectful

undeveloped; beginning stage

lacking empathy or concern

decorate or add beauty to

15. ameliorate

quick and superficial

make better or improve

feel or express strong disapproval

curse or verbally attack

16. fallacious

based on mistaken reasoning

express disapproval or regret

easy to manage or influence

exceptional skill or bravery

17. inept

having many curves or turns

without emotion or response

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

lacking skill or ability

18. nocturnal

false statement to damage reputation

active at night

making coarse or abusive comments

unable to speak clearly

19. ornate

highly decorated or elaborate

narrative song or poem

emotionally touching or moving

boisterous and loud

20. garrulous

talkative excessively

capable of being dissolved

showing arrogance; proud

taking a longer, indirect route

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abort

2. vestige

3. discern

4. pervasive

5. frivolous

6. strenuous

7. contentious

8. decorous

9. dormant

10. cleave

11. debunk

12. inexorable

13. advocate

14. impudent

15. ameliorate

16. fallacious

17. inept

18. nocturnal

19. ornate

20. garrulous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abort

2. vestige

3. discern

4. pervasive

5. frivolous

6. strenuous

7. contentious

8. decorous

9. dormant

10. cleave

11. debunk

12. inexorable

13. advocate

14. impudent

15. ameliorate

16. fallacious

17. inept

18. nocturnal

19. ornate

20. garrulous

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