Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. scion

descendant or heir of a family

prevent or oppose successfully

soft diffused light before sunrise or sunset

defensive wall or stronghold

2. temerity

support or foot of a column

large wave or surge of air or water

reckless boldness or rashness

playful or fantastical quality

3. dismay

sovereignty, control, or rule over territory

shock or disappointment

one-tenth of income given as offering

motivated by money; soldier.

4. velvet

strong point or specialty

luxurious soft fabric with dense pile

exemption from rules

intense passion or zeal

5. cardinal

calm and unbiased

of primary importance; fundamental

standard for evaluating quality

humorous imitation of style or genre

6. insurgency

rebellion against authority or government

humor criticizing flaws

whimsical story or fiber thread

underlying or implicit tone

7. circumspect

skilled worker or merchant

cautious and careful

code word or guiding principle

predominance or dominance

8. accredit

praise highly

severe shortage of food

officially recognize or authorize

poorly made or insubstantial

9. assuage

substance that counteracts poison

large destructive fire

practical convenience or advantage

make less severe or intense

10. singular

social class based on hereditary status

repeated echo or vibration

unique or extraordinary

abundant supply or horn of plenty

11. pristine

uncorrupted or original

innovative or trailblazing

official order or decision

objected decision or rejection authority

12. qualm

hot and dry

uneasy feeling or doubt

generous and forgiving.

obstacle or barrier

13. mire

swampy or muddy ground.

self-restraint or moderation

lacking imagination

resentful or hostile feeling

14. exquisite

having a desire for revenge

present or offer

beautifully made or designed

connection or link between things

15. epitaph

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval

warm but not hot; indifferent.

extremely generous.

inscription on a tombstone in memory of the deceased

16. fissure

person afraid of foreigners

crack or opening in surface

incorrect belief or error

notable person; sources of light.

17. philanthropic

state of confusion or disorder

charitable or humane

intense passion or zeal

a giant statue or person

18. tableau

to split or adhere firmly

forbid or prohibit

scold or reprimand sharply

visual scene or picture

19. primacy

state of being first or most important

stable, unchanging condition

advocacy for fundamental change

greatest or highest degree

20. credulous

threatening harm or danger.

easily believing or trusting

person who values practical results

devout or religious reverence

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. scion

2. temerity

3. dismay

4. velvet

5. cardinal

6. insurgency

7. circumspect

8. accredit

9. assuage

10. singular

11. pristine

12. qualm

13. mire

14. exquisite

15. epitaph

16. fissure

17. philanthropic

18. tableau

19. primacy

20. credulous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. scion

2. temerity

3. dismay

4. velvet

5. cardinal

6. insurgency

7. circumspect

8. accredit

9. assuage

10. singular

11. pristine

12. qualm

13. mire

14. exquisite

15. epitaph

16. fissure

17. philanthropic

18. tableau

19. primacy

20. credulous

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