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Vocabulary List #1

Vocabulary List #1. Quiz Friday, September 6. 1. Imputation 6. Incessantly 2. Instigate 7. Disconsolate 3. Prudence 8. Vexation 4. Coveted 9. Aghast 5. Depreciate 10. Gamut. Imputation- noun. an accusation. Instigate- verb. to stir up or cause to happen. Prudence- noun.

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Vocabulary List #1

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  1. Vocabulary List #1 Quiz Friday, September 6

  2. 1. Imputation 6. Incessantly • 2. Instigate 7. Disconsolate • 3. Prudence 8. Vexation • 4. Coveted 9. Aghast • 5. Depreciate 10. Gamut

  3. Imputation- noun • an accusation

  4. Instigate- verb • to stir up or cause to happen

  5. Prudence-noun • cautious, good judgment

  6. Coveted-adjective • desired strongly; wished for longingly

  7. Depreciate-verb • to lessen the price or value of

  8. Incessantly-adjective • endlessly; constantly

  9. Disconsolate-adjective • so unhappy that nothing can comfort; hopeless and depressed

  10. Vexation-noun • anger, annoyance, or distress

  11. Aghast-adjective • filled with fear, horror, or amazement

  12. Gamut-noun • the entire range or series of something

  13. I resent the imputation that I'm nice to Grandmother because she has money.

  14. The principal has instigated an investigation into the cause of the fight at lunch.

  15. He always exercised prudence when he went out with his fraternity brothers.

  16. Jessica has coveted the latest iPhone ever since she saw one at the mall.

  17. The value of my Porsche has depreciated because so many sports cars are for sale at a discount price right now.

  18. My neighbor’s dog keeps me up at night because it incessantly barks.

  19. The team returned disconsolate from losing the state championship in the final game.

  20. Her vexation with the broken copier only increased when she missed the deadline to fax an important document.

  21. The audience was aghast to see how horrible the play was.

  22. Todd experienced the full gamut of human emotions during his breakup with his girlfriend of two years.

  23. Synonyms • Imputation= A. Wisdom B. Insinuation C. Diminish

  24. Instigate= A. Misguide B. Encourage C. Force

  25. Prudence= A. Analysis B. Ignorance C. Wisdom

  26. Coveted= A. Like B. Disregard C. Crave

  27. Depreciate= A. Diminish B. Destroy C. Increase

  28. Incessantly= A. Soothing B. Temporary C. Continuous

  29. Disconsolate= A. Uncomfortable B. Happy C. Miserable

  30. Vexation= A. Agitation B. Desperation C. Joy

  31. Aghast= A. Scared B. Fearless C. Shocked

  32. Gamut= A. Spectrum B. Selection C. Fraction

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