C2 VOCABULARY 10

MOROSE-adj-gloomy and bad tempered

PAINSTAKING-adj-very carefule, attentive

NEFARIOUS-adj-wicked, evil

PRECLUDE-v-to prevent

PROVINCIAL-adj-unsophisticated, countrified

RECCALCITRANT-adj-unmanageable, refusing to follow rules

RESCIND-v-to take back, cancel, appeal

JUXTAPOSE-v-to place side by side to compare or contrast

FECUND-adj-fertile, productive

SUBSTANTIATE-v-to support with proof or verify