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vocab quiz #1

BRAZEN (adj): bold and without shame

COMPUNCTION (n): a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

DIN (n): a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

EDICT (n): an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority

INDISCRETION (n): behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment

PERQUISITES (n): another term for perk; a thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position

SEPULCHER (n): a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried

SUPPLIANT (adj): making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority

TUMULT (n): confusion or disorder

MARAUDING (adj): going about to look for things to steal or  people to attack

ADMONISH (v): reprimand

AKIMBO (adv): hands on hips with elbows turned out

LASSITUDE (n): state of physical or mental weariness

LICENTIOUS (adj): promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

PECUNIARY (adj): being of or related to money

EPISTLE (n): a letter

VACILLATE (v): alternate between multiple opinions or actions

LUGUBRIOUS (adj): appearing or sounding sad or glum

ADULATION (n): excessive praise or admiration

DIDACTIC (adj): of an instructive or educational quality

ALACRITY (n): speedy or enthusiastic preparedness

PERSPICUITY (n): the criteria of clarity

SCINTILLATE (v): emit flashing light; sparkle

INSIPID (adj): lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest

PLIGHT (n): a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation 

PRESUMPTUOUS (adj): failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

SUBVERSIVE (adj): seeking or intended to undermine an established system or institution

VACUOUS (adj): having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless

AVOCATION (n): a hobby or minor occupation

CALLOUS (adj): showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

CAPRICIOUS (adj): given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

DISPARITY (n): a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair

EFFICACY (n): the ability to produce a desired or intended result

HOSPICE (n): a lodging, especially when maintained by a religious order

IMPETUS (n): force that makes something happen or happen more quickly

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vocab quiz #1

BRAZEN (adj): bold and without shame

COMPUNCTION (n): a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

DIN (n): a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

EDICT (n): an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority

INDISCRETION (n): behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment

PERQUISITES (n): another term for perk; a thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position

SEPULCHER (n): a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried

SUPPLIANT (adj): making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority

TUMULT (n): confusion or disorder

MARAUDING (adj): going about to look for things to steal or  people to attack

ADMONISH (v): reprimand

AKIMBO (adv): hands on hips with elbows turned out

LASSITUDE (n): state of physical or mental weariness

LICENTIOUS (adj): promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

PECUNIARY (adj): being of or related to money

EPISTLE (n): a letter

VACILLATE (v): alternate between multiple opinions or actions

LUGUBRIOUS (adj): appearing or sounding sad or glum

ADULATION (n): excessive praise or admiration

DIDACTIC (adj): of an instructive or educational quality

ALACRITY (n): speedy or enthusiastic preparedness

PERSPICUITY (n): the criteria of clarity

SCINTILLATE (v): emit flashing light; sparkle

INSIPID (adj): lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest

PLIGHT (n): a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation 

PRESUMPTUOUS (adj): failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

SUBVERSIVE (adj): seeking or intended to undermine an established system or institution

VACUOUS (adj): having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless

AVOCATION (n): a hobby or minor occupation

CALLOUS (adj): showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

CAPRICIOUS (adj): given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

DISPARITY (n): a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair

EFFICACY (n): the ability to produce a desired or intended result

HOSPICE (n): a lodging, especially when maintained by a religious order

IMPETUS (n): force that makes something happen or happen more quickly

The note topic is unspecified. Please provide a specific topic for note creation.

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