VFA Lessons 25-26

### Lesson 25

1. Ambivalence – The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

2. Avail – To be of use or benefit; to make use of something effectively.

3. Countervailing – Acting against something so as to cancel its effect; counteractive.

4. Evaluate – To assess or determine the value, significance, or quality of something.

5. Evince – To reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); to show clearly.

6. Invaluable – Extremely useful; indispensable; beyond measurable worth.

7. Prevail – To be widespread or dominant; to triumph over opposition.

8. Valedictorian – The student with the highest academic achievements who delivers the farewell speech at a graduation ceremony.

9. Valiant – Brave and determined, showing courage in difficult situations.

10. Vanquish – To defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or conflict.

### Lesson 26

1. Abrogate – To repeal or abolish a law, right, or agreement officially.

2. Conquistador – A Spanish conqueror of the Americas during the 16th century.

3. Inquisitive – Curious or eager for knowledge; inclined to ask questions.

4. Interrogate – To question someone formally and aggressively, often in an official capacity.

5. Perquisite – A privilege, gain, or benefit beyond regular salary; a perk.

6. Presage – A sign or warning of a future event; an omen.

7. Quest – A search or pursuit, often for something of great significance.

8. Requisite – Required or necessary for a particular purpose.

9. Sagacity – Wisdom and sound judgment, especially in practical matters.

10. Surrogate – A substitute or replacement, often referring to a person acting in place of another.

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