Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. utopia

lack of selectivity or restraint

indecision or fluctuations

using more words than necessary

perfect ideal society or place

2. dissonance

act of avoiding certain behaviors or substances

having keen insight

incite or stir up (trouble)

lack of harmony or clash of sounds or ideas

3. brusque

harmful, poisonous, or unhealthy

intense anger or wrath

abrupt or curt in manner or speech

the stopping or pausing of something

4. recidivism

repetition of criminal behavior

new growth or revival

endure or resist successfully

impressively beautiful or noble

5. evanescent

soon fading or disappearing

highest point or apex

person who destroys property

calm; unshakable; tranquil

6. relic

meticulous about etiquette

object surviving from the past

connection or link between things

river feeding into larger stream

7. complementary

possibly; can be debated or questioned

having keen insight

serving to complete or enhance

intimidating or discouraging in difficulty

8. methodology

personality or mood

systematic method or approach.

foe or evil character in story

sculpture or model of a person, often created for symbolism

9. volatile

a state of wild excitement or chaos

abundant supply or horn of plenty

undermining or overthrow

likely to change rapidly or unpredictably

10. insoluble

attainment or acquisition of a position

childish or immature

not able to be dissolved or solved

swampy or muddy ground.

11. remit

send money or forgive a debt

faithful attachment or devotion

possbly cause harm or failure

pretend or fake

12. fissure

crack or opening in surface

calm and peaceful

most important or supreme

dull, grimy, or drab

13. vertex

state of disgrace or bad reputation

highest point or apex

guilt or involvement in wrongdoing

restore friendly relationship

14. stricture

not flowing or moving; stale

combat with lances on horseback

restriction or severe criticism

coming together at one point

15. genesis

impermeable; not allowing passage or penetration

origin or beginning

not allowing light to pass through; unclear

friendly and easy to approach

16. tycoon

extreme poverty or destitution

luxuriously rich or costly

wealthy influential business leader

foundation or support for something

17. ransom

payment demanded for release or rescue

mutual accusations in response to accusations

feeling of joy and pride

sneaky or secretive

18. jamboree

crafty or secret scheme.

deep or seemingly bottomless pit

personal property or possessions

lively celebration or gathering

19. deign

condescend to do something

emphasize or highlight

harmful or critical remark

appearance of being true or real

20. cataclysm

sudden disastrous event or change

doubts or worries.

long-established and unlikely to change

alluring but dangerous woman or sound

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. utopia

2. dissonance

3. brusque

4. recidivism

5. evanescent

6. relic

7. complementary

8. methodology

9. volatile

10. insoluble

11. remit

12. fissure

13. vertex

14. stricture

15. genesis

16. tycoon

17. ransom

18. jamboree

19. deign

20. cataclysm

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. utopia

2. dissonance

3. brusque

4. recidivism

5. evanescent

6. relic

7. complementary

8. methodology

9. volatile

10. insoluble

11. remit

12. fissure

13. vertex

14. stricture

15. genesis

16. tycoon

17. ransom

18. jamboree

19. deign

20. cataclysm

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