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Select the correct definition for each word

Capitulate

broken and useless surrender under agreed conditions an inventory of one’s monetary assets

Myriad

consisting of a very great number a shape someone’s personal interests

Affiliate

officially attach to an organization one that is like the other disconnected from something

Shirk

avoid, ignore or neglect responsibility a member of the shark family to make dimunitive comments

Peddler

someone who rides their bicycle frequently someone who steals from people someone who sells things

Menace

traditional outfit for men in the 50’s a possible threat or danger something that is the popular topic of discussion

Salient

significant and conspicuous something that tastes good loose material

Cavort

to jump or dance excitedly to bring to a premature end someone whose hobby is to look for caves

Plethora

an area within the womb the atmosphere of Mars an abundance

Cellophane

a plastic wrapping a cellular device that is no longer in working order a container used to keep something hidden

Perusal

a boat on water a careful examination or review a casual exercise

Spite

a high level of sewage a procedure whereby lime flavoring is injected into a carbonated beverage a desire to hurt or annoy

Quench

a tool a compliment to satisfy

Fleet

a group of ships one who is fearful of many situations run away from a dangerous event

Candid

a spontaneous event straightforward, open and sincere, honest describes a can that has already been opened

Abreast

up to date with the latest news ideas or information, one of a pair of mammary glands found in humans and some mammals being a head taller than another person

Obsequious

no longer needed excessively compliant or submissive a molecular substance in the water

Jurisdiction

to speak to a jury to judge an area of its cleanliness the territory within which power can be exercised

Blowhard

a green, leafy vegetable with a nondescript taste someone who boasts in an unpleasant way a person who can’t stand up for themselves

Antithesis

the direct opposite someone who dislikes theses a former thief who has converted his or her ways