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1. dogmatic

courage in adversity

move back and forth

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

appropriate and advantageous

2. asylum

reveal or make known publicly

surrender or give in

outdated or obsolete

shelter or protection from danger

3. impertinent

calming or appeasing

split apart or cling to

fortunate accidental discovery

rude or irrelevant

4. predilection

unoriginal; copied or imitative

changing frequently

liking or preference for something

treat sacredly with disrespect

5. exasperate

filled or well-supplied with something

native to a place

insult or damaging remark

irritate intensely

6. disparage

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

feeling of resentment or injustice

plunge into or involve deeply

set apart as holy or sacred

7. compliment

noisy argument or fight

intimidating or discouraging

praise or admiration

lacking originality; boring

8. vivacious

notoriety; disgrace

stern, harsh, or gloomy

lively and spirited

admit as true or valid

9. antecedent

desire strongly

playfully unusual or fanciful

deriving ideas from various sources

previous or coming before

10. umbrage

shorten or condense text

offense or annoyance

excessively ornate or decorated

become less intense or widespread

11. despondent

huge or enormous figure

very discouraged or dejected

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

attractive or appealing

12. ascribe

regard with deep respect or admiration

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

outgoing and sociable in nature

having a foul smell

13. zephyr

cheat or defraud

regional language or speech pattern

distant emotionally or physically

gentle breeze

14. temerity

gutsy or reckless boldness

countless or extremely large number

send off swiftly; promptness

assumed or false name

15. opulent

insult or damaging remark

luxurious and wealthy

interpret or understand

greater in number or importance

16. canvas

indirect or slanting

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

become less intense or widespread

given freely; uncalled for

17. toady

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

outdated or obsolete

lacking liveliness or interest

person who flatters for advantage

18. soluble

perfect example of something

fulfill or complete

make up for loss

capable of being dissolved

19. verbose

highest point or final stage

harmony or agreement

formal praise

using more words than needed

20. pittance

unlucky; unfortunate

indirect suggestion or hint

diligent and ethical

small or inadequate amount of money

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. dogmatic

2. asylum

3. impertinent

4. predilection

5. exasperate

6. disparage

7. compliment

8. vivacious

9. antecedent

10. umbrage

11. despondent

12. ascribe

13. zephyr

14. temerity

15. opulent

16. canvas

17. toady

18. soluble

19. verbose

20. pittance

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. dogmatic

2. asylum

3. impertinent

4. predilection

5. exasperate

6. disparage

7. compliment

8. vivacious

9. antecedent

10. umbrage

11. despondent

12. ascribe

13. zephyr

14. temerity

15. opulent

16. canvas

17. toady

18. soluble

19. verbose

20. pittance

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