1.

stolid

adj. stubbornly rebellious

n. one who leads a simple life of self-denial

n. solemn moral talk; sermon

adj. showing little emotion

2. encroach

n. severity

n. acting as a dictator

adj. having an affable manner; carefree

v. to trespass or intrude
3. potent

v. brag; glory over

n. a gentle wind; breeze

adj. having great power or physical strength

n. moral corruption; badness

4. impolitic

v. separate, split

adj. improper; unfortunate

adj. unwise; imprudent

v. to disagree; differ in opinion

5. frenetic

n. unrest; agitation

n. thrift; economical use or expenditure

adj. frenzied

v. to grow together
6. neologism

v. to soak or stain; permeate

adj. not clear; uncertain

n. giving a new meaning to an old word

v. to agree without protest

7. tepid

adj. having the composition of wood

adj. unnecessary; extra

adj. of a strange nature; weird

adj. lacking warmth, interest, enthusiasm; lukewarm

 8. hamper

v. interfere with; hinder

adj. plausible, but deceptive; apparently, but not actually, true

adj. having to do with shepherds or the country

v. to make new; renovate

9. callow

adj. sweet-smelling; having the odor of a particular thing

adj. unclear or vague

adj. solitary

adj. being young or immature

10. discerning

v. to show sympathy for

adj. having great power or physical strength

v. to characterize or make as disgraceful

adj. distinguishing one thing from another; having good judgment