Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. portent

sign indicating future events

manifestation, embodiment of a spirit or quality

extremely thorough and careful

relating to excessive concern for rules

2. mogul

altering history or facts

powerful person; magnate.

a controversial argument or debate

a distinctive feature or characteristic

3. parochial

composure or self-assurance

limited in scope; narrow-minded

loyal, firm, or supportive

a fortress or stronghold

4. anomaly

proof that someone is right or justified

diligent and persistent in effort

friendship or mutual trust

deviation from the norm or expectation

5. turpitude

sly or dishonest person

involving morally distasteful actions

depraved or wicked behavior

charitable or humane

6. paramount

person who switches allegiance

women advocating voting rights

conquer or bring under control

most important or supreme

7. profusion

abundance or large quantity

to overlook or forgive

growing harmful gradually without notice

predisposition to influence

8. inferno

involve as a necessary or inevitable part

encourage or assist in wrongdoing

hell, large fire, place of destruction

ability to judge well

9. vacancy

unoccupied position or space

mind-to-mind communication

person who opposes tradition

ecstatic joy or delight

10. rapacity

exaggerated or overly emotional

greed for wealth or possessions

humor criticizing flaws

unwillingness to do something

11. languid

a small exclusive group

weak or lacking energy

guilty of wrongdoing

to humble oneself excessively

12. impassive

harmful or destructive

extremely tiring or demanding

emotionless; showing no feeling

showing deep respect

13. wistfulness

overcome or bring under control

a solemn procession

nostalgic or mournful longing

to hurry or accelerate

14. intrinsic

exceed or go beyond

belonging naturally; essential

deriving ideas or tastes from diverse sources

forerunner or ancestor

15. animosity

release gradually or display strongly

subtle difference or distinction

highly infectious or toxic

resentful or hostile feeling

16. treachery

traditional saying expressing a common truth

fundamental principle or element

rural, unsophisticated person

violation of allegiance or trust

17. glean

act of freeing from slavery or restraint

graduation or ceremonydisplay with grandeur

to gather gradually

remove impurities or undesirable elements

18. stasis

courteous, stylish, and charming

making false or abusive statements

stable, unchanging condition

strong dislike or aversion

19. pittance

temporary failure or interval

approval or praise; award or honor

a small amount of money

suggestion, indirect hint or reference

20. antidote

ridiculously unreasonable

total destruction or downfall

hidden store of valuables or supplies

substance that counteracts poison

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. portent

2. mogul

3. parochial

4. anomaly

5. turpitude

6. paramount

7. profusion

8. inferno

9. vacancy

10. rapacity

11. languid

12. impassive

13. wistfulness

14. intrinsic

15. animosity

16. treachery

17. glean

18. stasis

19. pittance

20. antidote

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. portent

2. mogul

3. parochial

4. anomaly

5. turpitude

6. paramount

7. profusion

8. inferno

9. vacancy

10. rapacity

11. languid

12. impassive

13. wistfulness

14. intrinsic

15. animosity

16. treachery

17. glean

18. stasis

19. pittance

20. antidote

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