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1. insurgent

rebel or revolutionary

treat sacredly with disrespect

complex or twisted

based on observation or experience

2. profuse

lacking seriousness or importance

express emotion

detailed or complicated in design

abundant; giving freely; lush

3. knell

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

to carry out or execute

engage in lively, drunken partying

support or reinforce

4. despondent

soon fading or disappearing

to confuse or puzzle someone

eroding or causing damage

very discouraged or dejected

5. rash

harsh or bitter in tone

clear and transparent

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

reckless or hasty decision or action

6. maudlin

secure from violation

calm and unemotional

sentimental to excessive degree

greater in number or importance

7. pragmatic

practical and realistic

universal cure or remedy

innocent; straightforward

grow or develop skill

8. artisan

advocate of individual freedom

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

skillful and resourceful

hasty; impulsive

9. rescind

to suppress or put an end to

false statement to damage reputation

believing only oneself exists

revoke, cancel or repeal

10. heterogeneous

having or showing excessive interest in sex

different or diverse parts

bubbly, lively, or spirited

face of a building or false appearance

11. anarchist

person opposing authority or government

typical example or model

humorous imitation of a work

changeable or variable

12. exigent

urgent or pressing

capable of being maintained or defended

natural or habitual inclination

existing in name only

13. lethargic

different or diverse parts

existing in name only

feeling sluggish or sleepy

change in form or nature

14. cacophony

dense, harsh mixture of sounds

avoiding social interactions or society

flowing together of rivers

dig out from the ground

15. perfunctory

secretly cooperate in wrongdoing

newly converted or beginner

carried out with minimal effort

short amusing or interesting story

16. palliate

stick to or follow closely

dishonest or indirect in behavior

promoting fire or conflict

to ease or relieve without curing

17. exorbitant

excessively high or unreasonable

to soothe or calm someone

act against or oppose

difficult situation or entrapment

18. canvas

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

escape understanding or grasp; evade detection

take over illegally or by force

average or within limits

19. pallid

pale or lacking color; dull

crying out loudly; boisterous

perceive through intuition or insight

give in return; respond similarly

20. vivacious

obedient, submissive

reckless or hasty decision or action

warn or reprimand firmly

lively and spirited

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. insurgent

2. profuse

3. knell

4. despondent

5. rash

6. maudlin

7. pragmatic

8. artisan

9. rescind

10. heterogeneous

11. anarchist

12. exigent

13. lethargic

14. cacophony

15. perfunctory

16. palliate

17. exorbitant

18. canvas

19. pallid

20. vivacious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. insurgent

2. profuse

3. knell

4. despondent

5. rash

6. maudlin

7. pragmatic

8. artisan

9. rescind

10. heterogeneous

11. anarchist

12. exigent

13. lethargic

14. cacophony

15. perfunctory

16. palliate

17. exorbitant

18. canvas

19. pallid

20. vivacious

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