Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. brusque

a person who deserts an organization or set of principles

annoyance or irritation

spread of disease or influence

abrupt or curt in manner or speech

2. juncture

mysterious or secret knowledge

sentimental or tearful.

critical point or connection

angry, lengthy speech

3. despondent

feeling very down or hopeless

retaliation for an injury or offense

one who judges or mediates conflicts

protection or support

4. cardinal

extremely thorough and careful

feelings of deep respect or reverence

of primary importance; fundamental

leave property or legacy to others

5. vacillate

waver between different opinions

sincere regret for wrongdoing

something intensely disliked or cursed

treat with disdain or neglect

6. innumerable

countless, too many to count

chemical breakdown producing gases

obtain with effort

harmful or poisonous nature

7. cajole

elaborately decorated or detailed

showing selfless concern for others

persuade through flattery or coaxing

awkward or rude person.

8. watchword

code word or guiding principle

intangible, vague, or unclear

repetition of criminal behavior

quick and superficial

9. foray

combining or uniting into one

placed below or lesser

risky or reckless courage

brief attack or incursion

10. sanguine

lack of harmony or conflict

optimistic or hopeful

a strong supporter of a cause

filled with or destined to result in

11. embellish

repetition of criminal behavior

enhance by adding decorative details

fertile spot in a desert with water

a sudden outburst of excitement

12. premonition

indescribable, beyond words

small group ruling a country or organization

fear of future evil

skill or competence

13. pragmatism

one who commits a crime

focus on practical results

widespread or common

main or central theme or speech

14. avarice

completely eliminate or destroy

raise doubts or objections

extreme greed for wealth or possessions

cause of pain or suffering

15. gist

slow to advance or respond

the main point or essence

appear to be or imply something falsely

time when sun reaches the highest or lowest point

16. profess

total destruction or obliteration

value placed on material possessions.

declare openly

vulgar or abusive language

17. fretful

belonging to a different time period

lack of loyalty or affection

worried or distressed

recovery of expenses or expenses paid

18. orator

speaker, especially in public, eloquent

process of establishing truth or accuracy

apathy, lack of interest or concern

pursuit of an ideal perfect society

19. malfeasance

go beyond or rise above

pressing or urgent

mistake or misconduct.

predominance or dominance

20. conclave

act of refraining from voting or activity

deriving ideas or tastes from diverse sources

private meeting or assembly

degree of excellence or quality

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. brusque

2. juncture

3. despondent

4. cardinal

5. vacillate

6. innumerable

7. cajole

8. watchword

9. foray

10. sanguine

11. embellish

12. premonition

13. pragmatism

14. avarice

15. gist

16. profess

17. fretful

18. orator

19. malfeasance

20. conclave

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. brusque

2. juncture

3. despondent

4. cardinal

5. vacillate

6. innumerable

7. cajole

8. watchword

9. foray

10. sanguine

11. embellish

12. premonition

13. pragmatism

14. avarice

15. gist

16. profess

17. fretful

18. orator

19. malfeasance

20. conclave

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