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Group (5) - Matching Quizzes
microcosm 
1
 | state of being proximate; nearness in place, time, or relation |
| small, representative system having analogies to larger system; miniature model of something |
| marked by narrow focus on or display of learning, especially formal rules and trivial points |
| relating to ships, sailors, or navigation |
mimic
2
| speech uttered by a person alone; dramatic soliloquy |
| copy or imitate closely, especially in speech, expression |
| stubbornly or perversely persistent; unyielding; obstinate |
| living by preying on other animals |
motley
3
| multi-colored; mixed; having elements of great variety |
| error in naming person or place; name wrongly or unsuitably applied to a person or an object |
| of very large or indefinite number; of ten thousand |
| uncertain; risky; dangerously lacking in security or stability |
obdurate
4
| slight offense; small sin or fault |
| state of being proximate; nearness in place, time, or relation |
| copy or imitate closely, especially in speech, expression |
| hardened in wrongdoing or wickedness; not giving in to persuasion |
obsolete
5
| crude or coarse; unrefined or coarse in nature or manner; common or vulgar |
| hardened in wrongdoing or wickedness; not giving in to persuasion |
| no longer useful; outmoded; antiquated |
| say, state, or perform again or repeatedly |
paraphrase
6
| restate text in one's own words, especially to clarify thought of others |
| something justly deserved; recompense; compensation; punishment for offenses |
| multi-colored; mixed; having elements of great variety |
| indignation; deep sense of injury; strong displeasure |
pedant
7
| error in naming person or place; name wrongly or unsuitably applied to a person or an object |
| one who is overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning |
| act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; act of assuming; belief upon incomplete proof |
| indignation; deep sense of injury; strong displeasure |
precarious
8
| uncertain; risky; dangerously lacking in security or stability |
| formidable; arousing fear or awe; worthy of respect or honor |
| fragrant; odorous; suggestive of odor |
| speech uttered by a person alone; dramatic soliloquy |
prestige
9
| temporary; provided for present need only |
| spotted with different shades or colors |
| impression produced by achievements or reputation; recognized distinction or importance |
| formidable; arousing fear or awe; worthy of respect or honor |
procrastinate
10
| act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; act of assuming; belief upon incomplete proof |
| stubbornly or perversely persistent; unyielding; obstinate |
| postpone or delay needlessly; put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness |
| small, representative system having analogies to larger system; miniature model of something |