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1. modicum

diverse; multicolored

encourage or promote development

farming or cultivation of land

small amount or limited quantity

2. anxiety

feeling of worry or unease

to spread or multiply; reproduce

extreme greed for wealth

diverging from the main point; peripheral

3. hedonist

greater in number or importance

clear from blame

conventional or traditional

pursues pleasure as life goal

4. dialect

to encroach or infringe

clear and direct; sharply focused

regional language or speech pattern

skillful and resourceful

5. arrogate

take or claim without permission

difficult to manage

increase in power or reputation

showing respect or submission

6. ostensible

person who flatters for advantage

persuade someone not to do something

having extensive knowledge

seeming or apparent

7. odious

horrible or detestable

very careful and precise

courage in adversity

prevent success of; contrasting force

8. larceny

courage in adversity

device that produces electricity; assault

change in form or nature

theft or stealing

9. utilitarian

bend or change direction of light or sound

practical and functional

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

completes or enhances

10. deplore

feel or express strong disapproval

taking a longer, indirect route

idealistic but impractical

based on hypothesis; theoretical

11. contusion

bruise or hematoma

jump or dance around excitedly

beginning to develop

intimidating or discouraging

12. expedient

something greatly detested

sudden, successful action

scatter in different directions

appropriate and advantageous

13. dissipate

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

disperse or scatter; squander

immunize by vaccination

large natural or artificial lake

14. rapport

cheat or defraud

harmonious relationship or connection

second to last in sequence

exceptional skill or bravery

15. impeccable

lack of respect or seriousness

suggestion; subtle hint

flawless; perfect

detestable or horrible

16. propagate

urgent or pressing

to spread or multiply; reproduce

social outcast or despised person

pale or lacking color; dull

17. pliable

restrain or hinder

emitting light

easily bent or flexible

decorate or add details to improve appearance

18. approbation

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

discourage from happening; prevent

deriving ideas from various sources

perfect example of something

19. anachronistic

habit of overeating

out of its proper time period

enjoy oneself happily or freely

lacking moral restraint

20. potentate

evaluate or estimate the value or importance

ruler or monarch with power

having a revengeful nature

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. modicum

2. anxiety

3. hedonist

4. dialect

5. arrogate

6. ostensible

7. odious

8. larceny

9. utilitarian

10. deplore

11. contusion

12. expedient

13. dissipate

14. rapport

15. impeccable

16. propagate

17. pliable

18. approbation

19. anachronistic

20. potentate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. modicum

2. anxiety

3. hedonist

4. dialect

5. arrogate

6. ostensible

7. odious

8. larceny

9. utilitarian

10. deplore

11. contusion

12. expedient

13. dissipate

14. rapport

15. impeccable

16. propagate

17. pliable

18. approbation

19. anachronistic

20. potentate

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