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1. duress

cautious judgment or tact

threats or force to coercively compel

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

cheerful readiness or promptness

2. bombastic

pompous or overblown in speech

understood by few; mysterious or secret

extremely hot or scorching

appropriateness or decorum

3. foil

make clear or clarify

prevent success of; contrasting force

understood without being openly spoken

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

4. confidant

skillful deception or magic

trusted friend or advisor

expressing disapproval or negative tone

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

5. abate

become less intense or widespread

secret, concealed

regard as resulting from a specific cause

meddlesome or interfering

6. anarchist

hold interest or attract strongly

person opposing authority or government

rhythmic flow or pattern

more important than anything else

7. docile

eroding or causing damage

easily taught or managed; submissive

state of moderation or seriousness

more important than anything else

8. sophomoric

feeling remorse for past actions

gradually increasing sound

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

overconfident but immature

9. exigent

deceptively harmful

urgent or pressing

distribute for a specific purpose

sharply affecting smell or taste

10. prescribe

lacking seriousness or importance

difficult to manage

to recommend authoritatively

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

11. emaciated

support or reinforce

intimidating or discouraging

extremely thin due to illness or lack of food

causing shock or horror

12. reprehensible

deserving criticism or blame

expressing disapproval or negative tone

ability to understand others' feelings

lacking resources or possessions

13. meritorious

loud, energetic, and rowdy

praiseworthy

very discouraged or dejected

person who flatters for advantage

14. nomadic

criticize sharply; scold

praise highly

habitually silent or reserved in speech

wandering without fixed home

15. ambiguous

greeting or expression of respect

soon fading or disappearing

very discouraged or dejected

unclear or having multiple meanings

16. effrontery

highly influential or original

shameless or impudent boldness

search for food or supplies

enjoy greatly; pleasure or appreciation

17. implicate

gradual accumulation or buildup

no longer in use

keen; forceful; incisive

to show involvement with crime

18. caucus

spoil or desecrate; make dirty or unclean

lacking distinctive features

meeting of members for discussion

cautiousness and good judgment

19. swarthy

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

impulsive or unpredictable

praiseworthy

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

20. reprobate

morally unprincipled person

give up power voluntarily

describe accurately or portray in detail

lacking seriousness or importance

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. duress

2. bombastic

3. foil

4. confidant

5. abate

6. anarchist

7. docile

8. sophomoric

9. exigent

10. prescribe

11. emaciated

12. reprehensible

13. meritorious

14. nomadic

15. ambiguous

16. effrontery

17. implicate

18. caucus

19. swarthy

20. reprobate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. duress

2. bombastic

3. foil

4. confidant

5. abate

6. anarchist

7. docile

8. sophomoric

9. exigent

10. prescribe

11. emaciated

12. reprehensible

13. meritorious

14. nomadic

15. ambiguous

16. effrontery

17. implicate

18. caucus

19. swarthy

20. reprobate

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