Salvato lists 9 and 10 vocabulary
anathema
A person or thing that is cursed
pragmatic
Concerned with everyday things rather than theory
ignominious
Deserving shame
obdurate
Hard hearted or stubborn
Acumen
Quickness in dealing with a situation
temerity
Reckless or disregard for danger
Extol
To praise highly
invective
a violent verbal attack
enigma
an unexplainable person or matter
alacrity
cheerful willingness or eagerness
banal
common or unoriginal
eclectic
composed of many different materials
innate
existing naturally from birth
rancor
extreme hatred or deep spite
audacious
fearlessly daring or bold
decadent
in a state of decline or decay
culpable
responsible for doing something or deserving blame
ostentatious
showing off or being boastful
garrulous
talkative
vicissitudes
ups and downs in circumstances