English 10 - Vocab. 11-20

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insidious

intend to deceive or entrap; sly; treacherous

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intimation

a hint or indirect suggestion

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3

opulent

wealthy, luxurious, grandiose, ample

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4

pliable

easily bent or influenced; flexible

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5

reiterate

to say again; repeat

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6

stolid

not easily moved emotionally or mentally; dull; unresponsive

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tentative

experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant

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8

unkempt

not combed; not properly maintained; unpolished; rude

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9

verbatim

word for word; exactly as written or spoken

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warily

cautiously; with great care

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insidious

The superheroes help thwart the villains ____ plan that would destroy the entire city.

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intimated

Without disturbing the teacher, I ___ that time was running over by pointing to my watch to signal time was up.

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13

opulent

Since the Jonas brothers earn quite more than a meager living, they are able to afford an ___ lifestyle.

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pliable

If I am ____ with that one rule, my kids will surely be tired, and therefore cranky, the next day.

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reiterating

If I have to tell my children multiple times to pick up their toys, I pick them up myself because I loathe ___ directions time and time again.

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stolid

At the start, my ___ neighbor was apathetic to my fundraiser’s cause, but when she heard some proceeds would benefit orphans, she was overcome emotion and was very generous with her donation.

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tentative

Alexa made ___ plans with her friends since she knew she had to ask permission before solidifying plans for any play date.

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unkempt

If you show up to an interview with an ____ appearance, then you will not be hired for the job.

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verbatim

My kids can repeat movie lines ___ after seeing a movie two or three times; their delivery is spot on.

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warily

I ___ crept by my children’s room during the night so that I wouldn’t wake them.

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