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1. recalcitrant

correct or revise a text

weaken physically or mentally

believing only oneself exists

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

2. renovate

restore to good condition or appearance

rudely brief

reckless or hasty decision or action

call together for meeting

3. tirade

lengthy angry speech or criticism

having shame or disgrace

reveal secrets or private information

outgoing and sociable in nature

4. servile

lacking moral restraint

refusing to change mind

overly submissive or obedient

gaudy or tastelessly bright

5. garrulous

comparable or similar in some way

talkative excessively

detailed or complicated in design

shelter or protection from danger

6. ominous

large destructive fire

forbidden by law or rules

accustom to hardship

giving a bad omen or threatening

7. collusion

secret cooperation for deceit

weak; fragile; insubstantial

formal praise

to confuse or puzzle someone

8. stupefy

orders or prohibitions

attribute or ascribe a fault

shock or amaze; make unable to think

boredom or dissatisfaction

9. edict

official order or proclamation

habit of overeating

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

meddlesome or interfering

10. solipsistic

difficult to understand

newly converted or beginner

lacking resources or possessions

believing only oneself exists

11. turgid

equivalent in value or significance

swollen; inflated; pompous

to ease or relieve without curing

obligatory; currently holding office

12. empirical

having frantic energy

based on observation or experience

boredom or dissatisfaction

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

13. mawkish

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

state of moderation or seriousness

excessively sentimental

happening by luck

14. enamor

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

severe mental or physical pain

polish by rubbing

to fill with love or admiration

15. apocryphal

shockingly noticeable or obvious

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

short amusing or interesting story

of uncertain authenticity

16. injunction

serious, respectable, and unemotional

to officially announce or publish

orders or prohibitions

summarize main points or facts

17. dubious

without emotion or response

doubtful or uncertain

hidden or secret

habitually silent or reserved in speech

18. alacrity

cheerful readiness or promptness

eager to fight or argue

more important than anything else

incompatible; harsh or jarring

19. stoic

conceal true feelings or motives

unaffected by pain or emotion

gutsy or reckless boldness

beginning to develop

20. virtuoso

bubbly, lively, or spirited

to persuade or influence

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

sincerely friendly

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. recalcitrant

2. renovate

3. tirade

4. servile

5. garrulous

6. ominous

7. collusion

8. stupefy

9. edict

10. solipsistic

11. turgid

12. empirical

13. mawkish

14. enamor

15. apocryphal

16. injunction

17. dubious

18. alacrity

19. stoic

20. virtuoso

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. recalcitrant

2. renovate

3. tirade

4. servile

5. garrulous

6. ominous

7. collusion

8. stupefy

9. edict

10. solipsistic

11. turgid

12. empirical

13. mawkish

14. enamor

15. apocryphal

16. injunction

17. dubious

18. alacrity

19. stoic

20. virtuoso

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