Word Bank 20 – To Axe Covid-19 mask

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03. don means to put on or wear (in this case, referring to wearing face shields).
06. municipalities means a city or town that has its own government to manage local affairs.
01. rescinded means canceled or revoked (an order, rule, or law).
08. contemplative means involving deep thought or meditation.
02. decree means an official order issued by a legal authority.
07. circumspect means cautious, careful, and wary.
05. commuting means traveling to and from work or school on a regular basis.
04. shields means a protective covering, in this case, a transparent shield worn over the face to protect against germs.
[smattering] means a small amount or number.

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07. zealous means having or showing zeal or enthusiasm.
13. sardonic means mocking or cynical.
15. avowed means declared openly or acknowledged.
06. rancorous means characterized by bitterness or resentment.
10. mendacious means not telling the truth; lying.
02. histrionic means overly dramatic or theatrical.
19. elated means very happy and excited.
16. esteemed means highly regarded or respected.
01. fecund means capable of producing many offspring or abundant growth; fertile.
18. cogently means in a clear, logical, and convincing manner.
04.repeal means to revoke or annul (a law or order).
14. sentiment means a feeling or emotion.
05. sparked means caused or triggered (a debate, discussion, or reaction).
11. pernicious means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
08. laconic means using very few words; concise.
17. acclimate means to become accustomed to a new environment or situation.
20. disencumb means to free or relieve from a burden or constraint.
09. vacuous means having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
03.inexorable means impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
12. resurgence means a revival or renewed vigor after a period of inactivity or decline.
[obdurate] means stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.
[eradicated] means completely removed or eliminated.

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15. scrapped means discarded or abandoned
06. chicanery means deceit or trickery
13. queuing means waiting in a line
09. purview means scope or range of one’s knowledge
08. ineluctable means inevitable, unavoidable
14. gratitude means thankfulness or appreciation
02. commuters means people who travel to work or school regularly
11. viral means relating to viruses or the spread of information on the internet
05. ditch means stop doing something, get rid of
12. replenish means refill or restock
10. recondite means obscure, difficult to understand
04. reveals means shows or makes known
07. contends means argues or asserts
01. discerning means recognizing or perceiving something
03. mandate means an official order or command
[querulous] means complaining or whining

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04. vicissitudes means changes or variations that occur naturally
07. onerous means involving a lot of effort or difficulty
12. plagued means troubled or bothered by something
10. superfluous means unnecessary or excessive
13. excoriation means severe criticism or condemnation
05. succumb means to give in to a particular emotion or temptation
14. zeitgeist means the general mood or spirit of a particular time period or culture
01. abuzz means filled with excitement or activity
08. ineffable means too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
11. recalcitrant means unwilling to obey or follow rules
09. fastidious means very attentive to detail and accuracy
03. perspicacious means having a keen insight or understanding
02. encomiums means praise or compliments
06. sophistry means using clever but false arguments
[exhorted] means strongly encourage or urge someone to do something