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1. attribute

regard as resulting from a specific cause

no longer existing or functioning

walkway between rows

showing respect or submission

2. facile

easily achieved; superficial

highest point; peak

impossible to disentangle

formally renounce or reject

3. acquiesce

hardworking and attentive

hostile or unfavorable

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

accept reluctantly without protest

4. florid

hold interest or attract strongly

imply subtly or slyly

generous and forgiving

excessively ornate or decorated

5. penultimate

lengthen by cutting off the end

second to last in sequence

detailed or complicated in design

peaceful or calming

6. desiccated

a sign of future events; warning

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

fundamentally different or diverse

gaudy or tastelessly bright

7. callous

overly submissive or obedient

excessively eager to please

lacking empathy or concern

irritate intensely

8. impervious

bruise or hematoma

inspiring fear or respect

impossible to penetrate or affect

placing two things side by side

9. delegate

perceive or recognize clearly

state of moderation or seriousness

assign or entrust to another; representative

refuse to accept; reject

10. disheartened

drinkable; suitable for drinking

discouraged or demoralized

self-satisfaction weakness

complete change or transformation

11. forestall

increase or make larger

prevent or obstruct

thin decorative covering

showing love or romantic feeling

12. travesty

bend or change direction of light or sound

desire strongly

thick and sticky in consistency

appalling or inferior imitation

13. austere

existing, happening in the air

severe or strict in manner or appearance

stern, harsh, or gloomy

easily shaped or changed

14. effrontery

leader who appeals to emotions for power

shameless or impudent boldness

hesitate or refuse to proceed

natural tendency or inclination

15. exigent

highest point; peak

urgent or pressing

difficult situation or entrapment

active at night

16. alleviate

public speech or address

restoring to former state; compensation

state of uncertainty or doubt

make easier or less severe

17. appalling

causing horror or disapproval

tireless; persistent

long, critical speech or scolding

discourage from happening; prevent

18. utilitarian

lacking moral restraint

generous and forgiving

describe accurately or portray in detail

practical and functional

19. alias

profession or occupation

express disapproval or regret

declare invalid or cancel

assumed or false name

20. perfidious

anger at injustice

treacherous or unfaithful

excessive talking around a point

plant disease or any cause of decay

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. attribute

2. facile

3. acquiesce

4. florid

5. penultimate

6. desiccated

7. callous

8. impervious

9. delegate

10. disheartened

11. forestall

12. travesty

13. austere

14. effrontery

15. exigent

16. alleviate

17. appalling

18. utilitarian

19. alias

20. perfidious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. attribute

2. facile

3. acquiesce

4. florid

5. penultimate

6. desiccated

7. callous

8. impervious

9. delegate

10. disheartened

11. forestall

12. travesty

13. austere

14. effrontery

15. exigent

16. alleviate

17. appalling

18. utilitarian

19. alias

20. perfidious

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