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Vocabulary Group #1
| Word | Denotation | Connotation |
|---|---|---|
| Mnemonic | a memory device;something intended to assist the memory as a verse or formula | positive |
| Tenacious | tough;stubborn;not letting go | neutral |
| Copious | abundant;plentiful | neutral |
| Surreptitious | acting in secret,sly manner | neutral |
| Voracious | an insatiable appetite for an activity or pursuit;eager to consume great amounts of food | neutral |
| Spurious | not genuine;false | negative |
| Onerous | troublesome or oppresive | negative |
| Gregarious | seeking and enjoying the company of others;socialable | positive |
| Pious | devout or virtuous;holy | positive |
| Interloper | to include oneself into the affairs of others;to trespass or intrude | negative |