Vocabulary Builder XI

5. Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
11. Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
12. Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
14. To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.
15. Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner.
17. Having unlimited power.
19. To pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
20. The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

1. Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
2. Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
3. Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.
4. (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
6. A confusing and difficult problem or question.
7. Brisk and cheerful readiness.
8. To prevent or hinder the progress of.
9. Not telling the truth; untruthful.
10. Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
13. (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
16. (of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.
18. Incisive or keen, as in argument or analysis; effective, cutting.