English 2B Vocab Post-Test

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Pugnacious

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(adj) inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.

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Amble

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(verb) to walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.

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Zenith

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(noun) the time at which something is most powerful or successful.

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Context

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(noun) the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea.

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Expeditious

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(adj) characterized by promptness; quick.

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Pithy

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(adj) concise and forcefully expressive.

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Platitude

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(noun) a remark or statement that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

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Plausible

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(adj) seeming reasonable or probable.

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Trepidation

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(noun) a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

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Vigilant

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(adj) keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.