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1. minimal

corruption or illegal transfer of money

growth of cities

causing great excitement or interest

least possible; small amount.

2. critique

person blamed for others' faults

detailed analysis or review

feeling of needing or wanting food

surround and attack with forces

3. creek

natural stream of water

group of related people or things

state or situation of something

traditional practice or habit

4. depart

pair or duo of things

leave or go away

quick closing and opening of eyes

related to international diplomacy

5. deign

learner under a mentor

lower oneself to do something

causing great damage or failure

swap or trade

6. circular

leave main topic temporarily

state of being uninterested

having the shape of a circle

smell or scent.

7. precarious

building material made of cement.

not held back; free

group of lines in a poem

uncertain or risky situation

8. implication

optical illusion caused by heat.

supporting structure of a building or picture

change or modification

possible consequence or effect

9. hostility

process of making weaker

current popular style or trend

small pool of water; muddy or dirty spot.

unfriendliness or opposition

10. victorious

worsen or intensify

having won a competition

system of beliefs or ideas guiding behavior

done with great care and effort

11. cargo

goods carried by ship, plane, or vehicle

scented substance burned for fragrance

closely packed or thick

lack or scarcity of something

12. inferiority

not tight or firmly fixed.

lower rank or status; subordinate position

performance; interpretation.

shine or gloss; gentle brightness.

13. rebuke

to criticize or reprimand sharply.

person who reports news stories

strange or unusual

sport of grappling and throwing

14. acupuncture

unfriendly or confrontational

traditional chinese needle therapy

join or merge together

consistency or sameness

15. illiterate

state of being uninterested

to be among first to explore or develop

contingent on something else

unable to read or write

16. marsh

sour-tasting corrosive substance

sudden jerking or shaking motion

state of high enthusiasm

wetland area with water and plants.

17. defend

protect against attack or criticism

to move hurriedly or confusedly

susceptible to harm or attack

characteristic sign or feature

18. excellent

demand firmly or persistently

belief accepted without proof

edible seed from a plant, often in pod

of very high quality

19. adjunct

something added or attached

process of making weaker

distrust or lack of confidence.

feeling of doubt or uneasiness.

20. abstract

place or equipment for a specific purpose

tangible or concrete; theoretical

usually or traditionally

cause severe destruction

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. minimal

2. critique

3. creek

4. depart

5. deign

6. circular

7. precarious

8. implication

9. hostility

10. victorious

11. cargo

12. inferiority

13. rebuke

14. acupuncture

15. illiterate

16. marsh

17. defend

18. excellent

19. adjunct

20. abstract

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. minimal

2. critique

3. creek

4. depart

5. deign

6. circular

7. precarious

8. implication

9. hostility

10. victorious

11. cargo

12. inferiority

13. rebuke

14. acupuncture

15. illiterate

16. marsh

17. defend

18. excellent

19. adjunct

20. abstract

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