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1. apocryphal

having shame or disgrace

diminish or put to rest

of uncertain authenticity

formal rejection or abandonment

2. garish

severe or strict in manner or appearance

gaudy or tastelessly bright

face of a building or false appearance

formal rejection or abandonment

3. upbraid

imitate with the aim of matching

criticize sharply; scold

remarkably bad or shocking

anger at injustice

4. abscond

decorate or add details to improve appearance

unspeakable; beyond description

escape secretly from custody

passionate or enthusiastic

5. reprove

respected due to age or wisdom

doubtful or uncertain

criticize or correct gently

increase in power or reputation

6. auspicious

practicing self-discipline and abstention

favorable or indicating good fortune

extremely hot or scorching

increase or make larger

7. depravity

moral corruption or wickedness

completely destroy or wipe out

bitterly harsh or biting

refuse to accept; reject

8. camaraderie

to ease or relieve without curing

lacking freshness; overused

drive back or reject strongly

friendly good feeling among companions

9. prudence

strong and resilient

spread out or scattered; wordy

anger at injustice

cautiousness and good judgment

10. serene

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

dense, harsh mixture of sounds

remove completely

peaceful, untroubled, calm

11. counteract

overflowing with enthusiasm

act against or oppose

sudden, impatient irritation

short period of rest or relief

12. expurgate

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

person involved in dialogue

negligent or neglectful in duty

edit to remove inappropriate parts

13. zealous

express disapproval or disappointment

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

enthusiastically devoted

set or adjust precisely

14. rancor

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

praise or admiration

modest, reserved, or shy

doubtful or uncertain

15. pariah

record or narrative of events

dishonest or indirect in behavior

social outcast or despised person

make easier or less severe

16. frivolous

lacking seriousness or importance

relating to the brain or intellect

range of colors used by an artist

discouraged or demoralized

17. allocate

distribute for a specific purpose

thin decorative covering

green; lush with vegetation

detailed or complicated in design

18. coagulate

advocate of individual freedom

intended to teach or instruct

clot or become solid

lacking empathy or concern

19. wrath

treat with love and care

intense anger

farming or cultivation of land

slander or defame

20. iniquity

meddlesome or interfering

skilled in deception

immunize by vaccination

immoral or wicked act

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. apocryphal

2. garish

3. upbraid

4. abscond

5. reprove

6. auspicious

7. depravity

8. camaraderie

9. prudence

10. serene

11. counteract

12. expurgate

13. zealous

14. rancor

15. pariah

16. frivolous

17. allocate

18. coagulate

19. wrath

20. iniquity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. apocryphal

2. garish

3. upbraid

4. abscond

5. reprove

6. auspicious

7. depravity

8. camaraderie

9. prudence

10. serene

11. counteract

12. expurgate

13. zealous

14. rancor

15. pariah

16. frivolous

17. allocate

18. coagulate

19. wrath

20. iniquity

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