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1. compress

eroding or causing damage

lazy; avoidant of activity

press or squeeze together

beyond doubt or dispute

2. acumen

keen insight or shrewdness

lacking distinctive features

become less intense or widespread

subtle difference or variation

3. appease

different or diverse parts

intense dislike or contempt for

pacify or soothe

unclear or having multiple meanings

4. venerate

complaining or irritable

regard with deep respect

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

curse or slander

5. devious

decorate or add beauty to

component or part

dishonest or indirect in behavior

making coarse or abusive comments

6. truculent

feeling of resentment or injustice

suitable for growing crops; farmland

move back and forth

aggressively defiant or savagely brutal

7. curt

common remark; banal statement

modest, reserved, or shy

rudely brief

peculiar to an individual

8. haughty

showing arrogance; proud

harmless or gentle

peaceful or calming

appease or reduce anger

9. artifact

a sign of future events; warning

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

argument against a belief or opinion

restrict or compel

10. implacable

satisfy fully or to excess

undeveloped; beginning stage

considered good or trustworthy

unable to be appeased

11. pacific

not representative of the norm

peaceful or calming

fear or apprehension

lasting a very short time

12. saccharine

excessively sweet or sentimental

strong supporter of a cause

extremely hot or scorching

clear and direct; sharply focused

13. grandiose

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

impressive but superficial

pleasing to senses or mind

longing or nostalgic

14. imperative

friendly and good-natured

absolutely necessary or urgent

related to or resembling trees

full of, common, or widespread

15. goad

sentimental to excessive degree

urge or provoke to action

false statement to damage reputation

make easier or less severe

16. camaraderie

lively or filled with energy

friendly good feeling among companions

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

satisfy fully or to excess

17. tirade

shriveled with age

lengthy angry speech or criticism

something greatly detested

worsen or intensify

18. yoke

outgoing and sociable in nature

no longer in use

device for pairing animals; burden

difficult to manage

19. rash

harmony or agreement

completely destroy or wipe out

clear and direct; sharply focused

reckless or hasty decision or action

20. repentant

urge or provoke to action

feeling remorse for past actions

lacking intelligence or ideas

persuade by flattery or coaxing

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. compress

2. acumen

3. appease

4. venerate

5. devious

6. truculent

7. curt

8. haughty

9. artifact

10. implacable

11. pacific

12. saccharine

13. grandiose

14. imperative

15. goad

16. camaraderie

17. tirade

18. yoke

19. rash

20. repentant

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. compress

2. acumen

3. appease

4. venerate

5. devious

6. truculent

7. curt

8. haughty

9. artifact

10. implacable

11. pacific

12. saccharine

13. grandiose

14. imperative

15. goad

16. camaraderie

17. tirade

18. yoke

19. rash

20. repentant

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