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1. gratuitous

easy to reach or understand

absolve from blame

curse or slander

given freely; uncalled for

2. fallacious

based on mistaken reasoning

formally renounce or reject

showing respect or submission

doubtful or uncertain

3. complacency

sentimental to excessive degree

self-satisfaction weakness

increase or make larger

captivate or fascinate

4. exacerbate

soothing or softening agent

worsen or intensify

insincerely pious or moralistic

clever trick or deception

5. artisan

agree or give consent to

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

art of designing dance movements

warn or reprimand firmly

6. pert

suitable for growing crops; farmland

understood by few; mysterious or secret

lively and full of energy; bold

summarize main points or facts

7. satiate

satisfy fully or to excess

secret, concealed

standard practice or meeting

summarize main points or facts

8. impecunious

noisy argument or fight

mysterious or puzzling problem

praise for achievement

lacking money; poor

9. bashful

shy or reserved

stubbornly refusing to change

keen; forceful; incisive

horrible or wicked

10. chastise

general dominance or leadership

rebuke or reprimand severely

highly fertile or productive

criticize sharply; scold

11. concise

burdensome or oppressive

pleasing or appropriate

worsen or intensify

brief and to the point

12. abate

forbidden by law or rules

statement seeming contradictory but true

become less intense or widespread

give voting rights

13. demagogue

avoid by clever means

believing only oneself exists

leader who appeals to emotions for power

showing respect or submission

14. precocious

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

notoriety; disgrace

advanced for age; early development

lacking liveliness or interest

15. antithesis

emitting light

determined by personal choice rather than reason

direct opposite or contrast

extremely dry or lacking moisture

16. aggrandize

increase in power or reputation

official right to invention; obvious

suitable for growing crops; farmland

intense anger

17. anguish

small amount or limited quantity

express strong disapproval

severe mental or physical pain

shriveled with age

18. insinuate

excessively sentimental

imply subtly or slyly

give in return; respond similarly

loss of reputation or respect

19. redoubtable

inspiring fear or respect

clear and direct; sharply focused

accept reluctantly without protest

organized list or collection

20. transient

pleasing to senses or mind

indirect suggestion or hint

a sign of future events; warning

lasting only a short time

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. gratuitous

2. fallacious

3. complacency

4. exacerbate

5. artisan

6. pert

7. satiate

8. impecunious

9. bashful

10. chastise

11. concise

12. abate

13. demagogue

14. precocious

15. antithesis

16. aggrandize

17. anguish

18. insinuate

19. redoubtable

20. transient

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. gratuitous

2. fallacious

3. complacency

4. exacerbate

5. artisan

6. pert

7. satiate

8. impecunious

9. bashful

10. chastise

11. concise

12. abate

13. demagogue

14. precocious

15. antithesis

16. aggrandize

17. anguish

18. insinuate

19. redoubtable

20. transient

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