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1. ephemeral

claim or assert without proof

complete change or transformation

showing rainbow-like colors

lasting a very short time

2. sensuous

perceive through intuition or insight

unlucky; unfortunate

playfully unusual or fanciful

pleasing to senses or mind

3. aisle

hasty; impulsive

take over illegally or by force

intended to attract attention

walkway between rows

4. umbrage

to spread throughout something

offense or annoyance

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

able to be heard

5. iconoclast

reveal secrets or private information

critic of traditions or beliefs

brilliantly sparkling or exciting

assist or encourage wrongdoing

6. instigate

abundant; giving freely; lush

to stir up or provoke

appalling or inferior imitation

idealistic but impractical

7. paradox

courageous; fearless

widespread fame or reputation

statement seeming contradictory but true

diverse; multicolored

8. fabricate

deny any responsibility or support

invent or make up

praise enthusiastically

extremely dry or lacking moisture

9. exonerate

very small or tiny

absolve from blame

concise and forcefully expressive

causing distress; agonizing

10. strenuous

requiring strong effort or energy

short period of rest or relief

absolutely necessary or urgent

critically scold or condemn

11. vacuous

threats or force to coercively compel

lacking intelligence or ideas

desire strongly

pleasant or comfortable feature

12. embellish

decorate or add details to improve appearance

dig out from the ground

spread out or scattered; wordy

showing respect or submission

13. fetid

prone to cause trouble

having a foul smell

religious leaders

diverse; multicolored

14. frivolous

lacking seriousness or importance

lacking sharpness or quickness

comparable or similar in some way

perfect example of something

15. innovate

wicked or criminal

rebel or revolutionary

introduce new ideas or methods

faulty or blameworthy

16. reputable

regard as resulting from a specific cause

record or narrative of events

considered good or trustworthy

excessively sweet or sentimental

17. reprieve

temporary relief or delay of punishment

increase or make larger

feeling remorse for past actions

introduce new ideas or methods

18. eclectic

false display or claim; or acting

terminate prematurely or fail

enthusiastic applause or praise

deriving ideas from various sources

19. reprove

bold and shameless

decrease in size or intensity

refuse to accept; reject

criticize or correct gently

20. prudence

harmonious relationship or connection

official order or proclamation

having or showing excessive interest in sex

cautiousness and good judgment

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ephemeral

2. sensuous

3. aisle

4. umbrage

5. iconoclast

6. instigate

7. paradox

8. fabricate

9. exonerate

10. strenuous

11. vacuous

12. embellish

13. fetid

14. frivolous

15. innovate

16. reputable

17. reprieve

18. eclectic

19. reprove

20. prudence

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ephemeral

2. sensuous

3. aisle

4. umbrage

5. iconoclast

6. instigate

7. paradox

8. fabricate

9. exonerate

10. strenuous

11. vacuous

12. embellish

13. fetid

14. frivolous

15. innovate

16. reputable

17. reprieve

18. eclectic

19. reprove

20. prudence

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