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1. recalcitrant

prone to cause trouble

excessively high or unreasonable

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

large natural or artificial lake

2. dissonance

making unclear or unintelligible

lack of harmony among sounds

showing rainbow-like colors

total disorder or confusion

3. incendiary

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

promoting fire or conflict

practicing self-discipline and abstention

press or squeeze together

4. innate

inborn; naturally existing

fundamentally different or diverse

harsh or bitter in tone

state of uncertainty or doubt

5. portent

charming; winning

decorate or add details to improve appearance

bold and shameless

a sign of future events; warning

6. wizened

shriveled with age

helpful or obliging

excessively ornate or decorated

immoral or wicked act

7. expiate

make uneasy or embarrassed

make amends for guilt or sin

appearing everywhere

inspiring fear or respect

8. bereft

having frantic energy

lacking or deprived of something

study of diseases; medical condition

effective in producing desired result

9. encore

additional performance at end of show

official right to invention; obvious

plant disease or any cause of decay

set apart as holy or sacred

10. remedial

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

promoting fire or conflict

strong dislike or opposition

intended to correct or improve

11. candor

charm or enchant someone

praise for achievement

anger at injustice

honest and open communication

12. irascible

easily angered

informal language

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

violate a law or boundary

13. adhere

considered good or trustworthy

stick to or follow closely

showing concern or care

stubborn; uncompromising

14. aloof

distant emotionally or physically

act against or oppose

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

green; lush with vegetation

15. mitigate

evident or obvious

ease severity or reduce

lasting only a short time

generous and forgiving

16. ennui

cautiousness and good judgment

wicked or depraved behavior

boredom or dissatisfaction

lively or filled with energy

17. penchant

a sign of future events; warning

disrespectful of sacred things

strong liking or preference

friendly and good-natured

18. meager

promiscuous; reckless; unprovoked

harmless or gentle

lacking in quantity or quality

sudden, successful action

19. palette

harsh or bitter in tone

criticize sharply; scold

study of diseases; medical condition

range of colors used by an artist

20. sobriety

respected due to age or wisdom

state of moderation or seriousness

person opposing authority or government

remarkably bad or shocking

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. recalcitrant

2. dissonance

3. incendiary

4. innate

5. portent

6. wizened

7. expiate

8. bereft

9. encore

10. remedial

11. candor

12. irascible

13. adhere

14. aloof

15. mitigate

16. ennui

17. penchant

18. meager

19. palette

20. sobriety

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. recalcitrant

2. dissonance

3. incendiary

4. innate

5. portent

6. wizened

7. expiate

8. bereft

9. encore

10. remedial

11. candor

12. irascible

13. adhere

14. aloof

15. mitigate

16. ennui

17. penchant

18. meager

19. palette

20. sobriety

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