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1. effervescent

claim or assert without proof

no longer in use

bubbly, lively, or spirited

face of a building or false appearance

2. reprove

plunge into or involve deeply

criticize or correct gently

imitate with the aim of matching

annoy; irritate

3. ascribe

bring under control or domination

pompous or overblown in speech

relating to water or existing in water

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

4. nominal

existing in name only

natural or habitual inclination

highly fertile or productive

short statement of a general truth

5. eminent

causing harm or damage

deceitful cunning; slyness

famous and respected in a particular field

admit as true or valid

6. deface

spoil surface of something; vandalize

boredom or dissatisfaction

negligent or neglectful in duty

active opposition or hostility

7. usurp

take over illegally or by force

overwhelm with abundance

enthusiastic applause or praise

speak or write with great enthusiasm

8. amicable

assumed or false name

pleasing to senses or mind

praise or admiration

peaceable or friendly

9. rescind

something greatly detested

support or recommend publicly

formally renounce or reject

revoke, cancel or repeal

10. fraught

great disaster or misfortune

expressing disapproval or negative tone

filled with or marked by

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

11. covert

gradual accumulation or buildup

irrelevant or unrelated

hidden or secret

liking or preference for something

12. anthology

persuading forcibly

collection of literary works

extremely dry or lacking moisture

skillful deception or magic

13. refract

bend or change direction of light or sound

complete change or transformation

matching in size or amount

lively and full of energy; bold

14. preclude

to prevent or make impossible

incompatible; harsh or jarring

exceptional skill or bravery

clear and easy to understand

15. intransigent

lacking firmness or stiffness

having shame or disgrace

vague or unclear

stubborn; uncompromising

16. obstinate

extremely poor; parsimonious

stubbornly refusing to change

guilt or regret

to fill with love or admiration

17. imperative

violate a law or boundary

involve as necessary part

absolutely necessary or urgent

perceive or recognize clearly

18. avarice

ease severity or reduce

extreme greed for wealth

stern, harsh, or gloomy

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

19. disheartened

accept reluctantly without protest

to recommend authoritatively

no longer in use

discouraged or demoralized

20. obsequious

difficult to correct or reform

outdated or obsolete

believing only oneself exists

excessively eager to please

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. effervescent

2. reprove

3. ascribe

4. nominal

5. eminent

6. deface

7. usurp

8. amicable

9. rescind

10. fraught

11. covert

12. anthology

13. refract

14. preclude

15. intransigent

16. obstinate

17. imperative

18. avarice

19. disheartened

20. obsequious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. effervescent

2. reprove

3. ascribe

4. nominal

5. eminent

6. deface

7. usurp

8. amicable

9. rescind

10. fraught

11. covert

12. anthology

13. refract

14. preclude

15. intransigent

16. obstinate

17. imperative

18. avarice

19. disheartened

20. obsequious

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