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1. carp

relating to water or existing in water

find fault constantly

strong supporter of a cause

evident or obvious

2. iridescent

transparent; clear and easy to understand

origin of a word

showing rainbow-like colors

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

3. forsake

abandon or give up

humiliate or degrade someone

small amount or limited quantity

previous or coming before

4. adulation

excessive or insincere praise

mysterious or puzzling problem

hostile or unfavorable

restrain or chain

5. protean

without emotion or response

pale or lacking color; dull

renovate or brighten up a space or item

able to change easily or versatile

6. rife

boundary or separation line

full of, common, or widespread

using very few words

eroding or causing damage

7. fastidious

beginning to develop

paying close attention to detail

wealthy or prosperous

previous or coming before

8. grievous

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

causing sorrow or pain; serious

restore to good condition or appearance

noisy argument or fight

9. turgid

extremely old or outdated

continuous; never stopping

fluent or persuasive in speech

swollen; inflated; pompous

10. propensity

calm and unemotional

extremely old or outdated

legal responsibility or debt

natural tendency or inclination

11. negligent

charm or enchant someone

roll about or indulge excessively

passionate or enthusiastic

failing to take proper care

12. languid

relating to the brain or intellect

lacking energy or vitality

absolve from blame

boisterous and loud

13. pungent

perfect society or place

bring swallowed food back to mouth

diligent and persistent in effort

sharply affecting smell or taste

14. astute

encourage growth or development

overly submissive or obedient

mentally sharp and perceptive

direct opposite or contrast

15. dubious

casually calm and relaxed

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

doubtful or uncertain

different or diverse parts

16. calamity

sharply affecting smell or taste

greater in number or importance

skillful, quick, and precise in movement

great disaster or misfortune

17. ostensible

excessively ornate or decorated

enthusiastic applause or praise

wicked or criminal

seeming or apparent

18. forage

search for food or supplies

harmless or gentle

transparent; clear and easy to understand

increasing over time

19. torrid

correct or revise a text

curse or verbally attack

praise insistently to gain favor

extremely hot or scorching

20. palliate

primarily sitting or inactive

highest point or peak

to ease or relieve without curing

person who follows rules

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. carp

2. iridescent

3. forsake

4. adulation

5. protean

6. rife

7. fastidious

8. grievous

9. turgid

10. propensity

11. negligent

12. languid

13. pungent

14. astute

15. dubious

16. calamity

17. ostensible

18. forage

19. torrid

20. palliate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. carp

2. iridescent

3. forsake

4. adulation

5. protean

6. rife

7. fastidious

8. grievous

9. turgid

10. propensity

11. negligent

12. languid

13. pungent

14. astute

15. dubious

16. calamity

17. ostensible

18. forage

19. torrid

20. palliate

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