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Select the correct definition for each word.
Abscond
to run away secretively
to love or be affectionate towards something
to give oneself up
Abeyance
a floating object in water that acts as a marker
the act of obeying
a state of temporary inactivity
Gregarious
temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
hardworking
easily irritated
Acerbic
having the diligence to finish given tasks
style of wit that is intended to hurt feelings
showing a bold forcefulness
Avarice
a right to one's own property
a traditional rice dish
excessive desire for wealth
Bucolic
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life
an abundant supply of good things
feeling or expressing sadness
Candor
being open and honest
showing shrewdness and good judgement
to provide people with food and drink at a social gathering
Bilk
to steal something in plain sight
to refuse to proceed or follow through with an order
to cheat somebody out of something of value
Jovial
unhappy for no reason
brimming with liquid
in the spirit of good fellowship
Anathema
a song or hymn of praise
a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
a collection of selected literary pieces
Abase
to turn around quickly
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
to place oneself at a specific starting point in order to undertake something
Knell
to sit on one’s knees
the solemn sound of a bell
without any value
Sycophant
an individual that listens well
a thick sponge
one who flatters for self-gain
Abstruse
not sensitive or observant
hard to understand
unusual or uncommon
Concomitant
to become involved in negative actions
following or accompanying as a consequence
to stay true to one's word
Taciturn
not inclined to talk
something that stays very structured
not good at taking turns
Erudite
a raw colour
well-learned
a small amount
Feral
wild or savage
to give up quickly
to have a strong scent
Bane
a large group of musicians that play together
an order that something not be done or used
something causing misery or harm
Decry
to wipe up someone’s tears
to pretend as though you were not crying
to criticize openly
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