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1. morose

a sign of future events; warning

talkative excessively

sullen or gloomy

approach and address boldly

2. dogmatic

out of its proper time period

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

slander or defame

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

3. alias

assumed or false name

prove false or incorrect through argument

complaining or irritable

of uncertain authenticity

4. appraise

friendly and easy to talk to

adopt or support

evaluate or assess value

childish or silly

5. arbitration

lacking money; poor

meeting of members for discussion

prevent success of; contrasting force

settling disputes through a neutral third party

6. didactic

famous for bad reasons

intended to teach or instruct

legal responsibility or debt

horrible or wicked

7. buffet

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

state of moderation or seriousness

existing, happening in the air

become less intense or widespread

8. winsome

impossible to satisfy

gaudy or tastelessly bright

charming; winning

showing arrogance; proud

9. catalyze

very careful and precise

prevent success of; contrasting force

bring about or accelerate a process

self-denial or renunciation

10. delineate

avoid by clever means

fulfill or complete

describe accurately or portray in detail

generous bestowal of gifts

11. raze

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

completely destroy or wipe out

feeling or expressing great happiness

outline or foreshadow vaguely

12. espouse

independent-minded person

adopt or support

paying close attention to detail

easily angered

13. decorous

double-dealing or dishonesty

apparently true or reasonable

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

study of diseases; medical condition

14. oblique

make amends for guilt or sin

indirect or slanting

advanced for age; early development

concerned with helping others

15. exult

sarcastic or corrosive

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

unable to speak clearly

show great joy or triumph

16. cultivate

famous and respected in a particular field

grow or develop skill

prove false or incorrect through argument

correct or revise a text

17. brusque

active opposition or hostility

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

insulting language

greed or desire for wealth

18. indolent

relating to the brain or intellect

showing arrogance; proud

lazy; avoidant of activity

patience and restraint

19. sagacity

understood only by a select few

wisdom and good judgment

device that produces electricity; assault

concerned with helping others

20. iridescent

lying or false

showing rainbow-like colors

diligent and ethical

publicly condemn or accuse

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. morose

2. dogmatic

3. alias

4. appraise

5. arbitration

6. didactic

7. buffet

8. winsome

9. catalyze

10. delineate

11. raze

12. espouse

13. decorous

14. oblique

15. exult

16. cultivate

17. brusque

18. indolent

19. sagacity

20. iridescent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. morose

2. dogmatic

3. alias

4. appraise

5. arbitration

6. didactic

7. buffet

8. winsome

9. catalyze

10. delineate

11. raze

12. espouse

13. decorous

14. oblique

15. exult

16. cultivate

17. brusque

18. indolent

19. sagacity

20. iridescent

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