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1. venerable

causing shock or horror

respected due to age or wisdom

embodied in flesh; personified

plunge into or involve deeply

2. carp

find fault constantly

clear and transparent

suggestion; subtle hint

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

3. ephemeral

emotionally touching or moving

playfully unusual or fanciful

shaking or trembling

lasting a very short time

4. excavate

dig out from the ground

excessively sentimental

disperse or scatter; squander

excessive amount of something

5. languid

gradual accumulation or buildup

lacking energy or vitality

give in return; respond similarly

argument against a belief or opinion

6. ruse

believing only oneself exists

come together to form whole

to persuade or influence

clever trick or deception

7. apathetic

showing no interest or emotion

to scold or complain bitterly

restoring to former state; compensation

lengthy angry speech or criticism

8. engender

intimidating or discouraging

say abruptly during conversation

cause or produce

lacking meaning; silly

9. canvas

cheerful readiness or promptness

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

without emotion or response

prone to cause trouble

10. exorbitant

excessively high or unreasonable

total destruction or ruin

shy or reserved

regard as resulting from a specific cause

11. attain

reach or achieve a goal

rude or irrelevant

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

showing arrogance; proud

12. cogent

absolve from blame

prevent or obstruct

clear and logical

unlucky; unfortunate

13. abscond

large destructive fire

escape secretly from custody

extreme reluctance to spend money

advanced for age; early development

14. conciliatory

respected due to age or wisdom

calming or appeasing

insincerely pious or moralistic

boisterous and loud

15. deface

changing frequently

make up for loss

spoil surface of something; vandalize

mental calmness and composure

16. abjure

false display or claim; or acting

show or reveal clearly

device that produces electricity; assault

formally renounce or reject

17. adverse

obedient, submissive

clever trick or deception

hostile or unfavorable

based on observation or experience

18. ambivalent

evaluate or estimate the value or importance

loud, harsh, and disorderly noise

having mixed feelings

harmless or gentle

19. laudatory

a short trip or outing

expressing praise

secure from violation

small remaining part; trace

20. indigenous

pyramid of authority or status

strange; mysterious; unsettling

peaceful, undisturbed, calm

native to a place

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. venerable

2. carp

3. ephemeral

4. excavate

5. languid

6. ruse

7. apathetic

8. engender

9. canvas

10. exorbitant

11. attain

12. cogent

13. abscond

14. conciliatory

15. deface

16. abjure

17. adverse

18. ambivalent

19. laudatory

20. indigenous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. venerable

2. carp

3. ephemeral

4. excavate

5. languid

6. ruse

7. apathetic

8. engender

9. canvas

10. exorbitant

11. attain

12. cogent

13. abscond

14. conciliatory

15. deface

16. abjure

17. adverse

18. ambivalent

19. laudatory

20. indigenous

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