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1. chronological

having knowledge of future events

arranged in order of time

unhappy with authority or system

weaken physically or mentally

2. anathema

causing delay; slow to act

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

something greatly detested

peaceful and calm

3. mundane

short amusing or interesting story

boring or ordinary

having harmful intentions

unable to be appeased

4. meritorious

praiseworthy

excessively ornate or decorated

rude; disrespectful

cheat or defraud

5. parsimony

extreme reluctance to spend money

decrease in size or intensity

avoiding waste; economical

experienced through someone else

6. neophyte

stern, harsh, or gloomy

orders or prohibitions

guilt or regret

newly converted or beginner

7. renown

widespread fame or reputation

brief and to the point

winding or twisting; complicated

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

8. reprobate

happening at same time

damaging reputation; slanderous

morally unprincipled person

average or within limits

9. fastidious

paying close attention to detail

avoiding social interactions or society

clear and logical

spacious or roomy

10. disaffected

temporary relief or delay of punishment

intense dislike or contempt for

unhappy with authority or system

warn or reprimand firmly

11. stagnate

primarily sitting or inactive

newly converted or beginner

withdraw or take back statement

cease to flow or develop; become inactive

12. pejorative

hold interest or attract strongly

escape understanding or grasp; evade detection

refusing to change mind

expressing disapproval or negative tone

13. grandiose

agree or give consent to

overconfident but immature

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

impressive but superficial

14. tractable

peaceful or calming

easy to manage or influence

polish by rubbing

mysterious or puzzling problem

15. defile

false display or claim; or acting

spoil or desecrate; make dirty or unclean

humorous imitation of a work

perfect example or embodiment

16. reputable

considered good or trustworthy

excessively sentimental

rude; disrespectful

logical and consistent

17. notorious

reckless or hasty decision or action

obesity or fatness

famous for bad reasons

lacking originality; boring

18. efficacious

unnecessary or excessive

effective in producing desired result

intense dislike or contempt for

tolerate or stay; follow rules

19. guile

deceitful cunning; slyness

lacking intelligence or ideas

gentle breeze

feeling intense happiness

20. obstinate

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

harmony or appropriateness

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

stubbornly refusing to change

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. chronological

2. anathema

3. mundane

4. meritorious

5. parsimony

6. neophyte

7. renown

8. reprobate

9. fastidious

10. disaffected

11. stagnate

12. pejorative

13. grandiose

14. tractable

15. defile

16. reputable

17. notorious

18. efficacious

19. guile

20. obstinate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. chronological

2. anathema

3. mundane

4. meritorious

5. parsimony

6. neophyte

7. renown

8. reprobate

9. fastidious

10. disaffected

11. stagnate

12. pejorative

13. grandiose

14. tractable

15. defile

16. reputable

17. notorious

18. efficacious

19. guile

20. obstinate

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