Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. soliloquy

fame and admiration

giving a feeling of foreboding or worry

speech by a single speaker alone

equivalent in seriousness or effect

2. tacit

large unstoppable force or object

implied or understood without words

loud enthusiastic approval

unexpected large amount of money

3. altruistic

flirtatious or teasing

repetition for emphasis or clarity

revoke or annul a law or act

showing selfless concern for others

4. homogeneous

uniform in composition

an ideal example of excellence

combination of different elements

group working together

5. exemplify

illustrate by example

necessary, currently holding a position

very great or shocking extent or scale

support or reinforce; structural prop

6. polemic

a statement contradicting itself

person insisting on strict standards or traditionalism

beautifully made or designed

a controversial argument or debate

7. decimate

noisy and chaotic

graduation or ceremonydisplay with grandeur

kill or destroy a large part

person who opposes tradition

8. germane

reserved or restrained

pretending to have morals

relevant or appropriate

sad or depressed mood.

9. torment

endure or resist successfully

renounce or reject solemnly

altering history or facts

pain or suffering

10. insurrection

violent uprising against authority

lacking enthusiasm or energy

holding unorthodox beliefs

causing fear to influence actions

11. derelict

distinctive personal habit.

small accident or mistake.

spread or scatter widely

deserted or neglectful

12. obviate

a place designated for storage

prevent or avoid; make unnecessary

a rotating column of air causing chaos

give up voluntarily; reject or disown

13. advent

lessening or reduction

word for word, exactly as spoken or written

expressing strong opinions without open-mindedness

arrival or coming into being

14. hearsay

violent uprising against authority

rumor or unverified information

walk slowly and with effort

humor or joking behavior

15. conflagration

degree of excellence or quality

administrative office or department

large destructive fire

increase or make larger

16. utilitarianism

a circle of light around the head

focus on usefulness and practicality

wave or flourish threateningly

put an end to or suppress

17. imperceptibly

barely noticeable; subtly

food for animals

extensive knowledge acquired through study

feeling very down or hopeless

18. perfidious

skilled worker or merchant

deceitful or untrustworthy

aggressive and eager to fight

condition or limitation

19. proprietor

owner of a business or property

representing the perfect example

the stopping or pausing of something

person appointed to administer a state

20. assiduous

forbidden by law or rules

showing persistent effort; diligent

make clear or explain thoroughly

loud, harsh, and grating

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. soliloquy

2. tacit

3. altruistic

4. homogeneous

5. exemplify

6. polemic

7. decimate

8. germane

9. torment

10. insurrection

11. derelict

12. obviate

13. advent

14. hearsay

15. conflagration

16. utilitarianism

17. imperceptibly

18. perfidious

19. proprietor

20. assiduous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. soliloquy

2. tacit

3. altruistic

4. homogeneous

5. exemplify

6. polemic

7. decimate

8. germane

9. torment

10. insurrection

11. derelict

12. obviate

13. advent

14. hearsay

15. conflagration

16. utilitarianism

17. imperceptibly

18. perfidious

19. proprietor

20. assiduous

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