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1.              facility (n) – space or equipment necessary for doing something

2.              immensely (adv) – to a great extent; extremely

3.              shortchanging (v) – treat unfairly by withholding something of value

4.              perquisite (n) – a special right or privilege

5.              pittance (n) – a small amount paid to someone

6.              parity (n) – the state of being equal (in status or pay)

7.              appease (v) – to make or preserve peace with a group

8.              strenuous (adj) – requiring or showing great energy and effort

9.              controversial (adj) – likely to give rise to public disagreement

10.           avid (adj) – having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something

11.           boisterous (adj) – noisy, energetic, and cheerful

12.           devising (v) – planning or inventing by careful thought

13.           legion (adj) – great in number

14.           appealing (v) – attractive or interesting

15.           deter (v) – prevent the occurrence of

16.           congregate (v) – gather into a crowd or mass

17.           pester (v) – trouble or annoy with frequent requests or interruptions

18.           proximity (n) – nearness in space, time, or relationship

19.           unalienable (adj) – impossible to take away or give up

20.           tyranny (n) – oppressive power exerted by government

21.           consanguinity (n) – property of being from the same kinship