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1. querulous

helpful or obliging

orders or prohibitions

dishonest or indirect in behavior

complaining or irritable

2. venerable

relating to physical pleasure or senses

statement seeming contradictory but true

hesitate or refuse to proceed

respected due to age or wisdom

3. stingy

attractive or appealing

unwilling to give or spend money

helpful or obliging

gaudy or tastelessly bright

4. blight

direct opposite or contrast

plant disease or any cause of decay

approach and address boldly

excessively generous or elaborate

5. abscond

considered good or trustworthy

escape secretly from custody

long, critical speech or scolding

necessary; essential

6. sovereign

gathering of people

possessing supreme power or authority

strong and resilient

reading carefully or thoroughly

7. tortuous

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

causing sorrow or pain; serious

winding or twisting; complicated

practical and functional

8. efficacious

obedient, submissive

take or claim without permission

notoriety; disgrace

effective in producing desired result

9. discretion

lack of respect or seriousness

done intentionally; carefully considered

walkway between rows

cautious judgment or tact

10. intractable

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

difficult to manage

temporary relief or delay of punishment

forgiveness of sins or errors

11. candor

small amount or limited quantity

honest and open communication

agree or give consent to

unaffected by pain or emotion

12. fabricate

favorable or indicating good fortune

invent or make up

very small or tiny

central or most important element

13. torpid

easily shaped or changed

lacking energy or alertness

general agreement

clot or become solid

14. convoluted

to confuse or puzzle someone

complex or twisted

rude; disrespectful

enormous or powerful creature or thing

15. circumspect

soothing ointment or balm

sharp or severe; perceptive

unnamed or unidentified

cautious and careful

16. indigent

loud, energetic, and rowdy

greeting or expression of respect

lacking necessities; poor

appalling or inferior imitation

17. perspicacity

keen insight or understanding

causing disagreement

absolve from blame

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

18. invective

insulting language

praise or admiration

vague or unclear

aware of

19. tenable

suggestion; subtle hint

clear and direct; sharply focused

wishing good for others; kind

capable of being maintained or defended

20. iridescent

relating to water or existing in water

showing rainbow-like colors

moral corruption or wickedness

overly submissive or obedient

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. querulous

2. venerable

3. stingy

4. blight

5. abscond

6. sovereign

7. tortuous

8. efficacious

9. discretion

10. intractable

11. candor

12. fabricate

13. torpid

14. convoluted

15. circumspect

16. indigent

17. perspicacity

18. invective

19. tenable

20. iridescent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. querulous

2. venerable

3. stingy

4. blight

5. abscond

6. sovereign

7. tortuous

8. efficacious

9. discretion

10. intractable

11. candor

12. fabricate

13. torpid

14. convoluted

15. circumspect

16. indigent

17. perspicacity

18. invective

19. tenable

20. iridescent

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