Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. elated

the return of someone to their country

false or fake

very happy or proud; delighted

permanent, unable to be erased

2. continuum

worsen or intensify a problem

a list of definitions of terms

vastness; great extent or size

continuous sequence or range

3. hysteria

remove impurities or undesirable elements

overwhelming fear or excitement

unconventional or slightly strange in behavior or appearance

government by a single ruler with absolute power

4. trance

office, period of holding a position

half-conscious mental state

code word or guiding principle

affected by bitterness or prejudice

5. rout

defeat decisively; disorderly retreat

severe mental or physical pain

law enacted by a legislative body

angry and hostile in tone

6. onus

worthy of strong disapproval

take power by force illegally

burden of responsibility or duty

structure on water for loading ships

7. impassive

final result or conclusion

emotionless; showing no feeling

sullen or gloomy.

urgent; necessary; commanding

8. impertinent

annoyance or irritation

strongly urge or persuade

open to influence or persuasion

insolent; rude; not relevant

9. flimsy

robbery or plundering

naive, innocent, frank and honest

floating debris or discarded objects

poorly made or insubstantial

10. rigmarole

pay back; avenge

attractive or tempting; alluring

complicated procedure or story

a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit

11. playwright

light and translucent

silly, lacking meaning or sense

weak or flimsy

person who writes plays

12. expediency

robbery or plundering

practical convenience or advantage

feelings of deep respect or reverence

inconsistency or difference

13. tribune

division or split within a group

offspring or descendants

praiseworthy and admirable

roman magistrate or advocate

14. aspersion

harmful or critical remark

surrender or give up resistance

someone who causes destruction

plead or beg earnestly

15. notoriety

leave property or legacy to others

encourage or assist in wrongdoing

to avoid or bypass

fame for something negative or undesirable

16. recondite

reliability, energy, and life force

severe mental or physical pain

not discouraged or intimidated

not easily understood; obscure

17. inundate

exaggerated or overly emotional

widespread destruction or loneliness

overwhelm with things or people

deep-rooted, embedded, habitual

18. farce

an irresistible urge to act

state of balance or stability

male dominance or strength.

comedy with improbable events

19. cloistered

honesty and integrity

mockery or parody

secluded or sheltered

raised platform for speakers

20. decorous

acting with proper manners

significant period in history or development

wisely cautious

pioneer or innovator

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. elated

2. continuum

3. hysteria

4. trance

5. rout

6. onus

7. impassive

8. impertinent

9. flimsy

10. rigmarole

11. playwright

12. expediency

13. tribune

14. aspersion

15. notoriety

16. recondite

17. inundate

18. farce

19. cloistered

20. decorous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. elated

2. continuum

3. hysteria

4. trance

5. rout

6. onus

7. impassive

8. impertinent

9. flimsy

10. rigmarole

11. playwright

12. expediency

13. tribune

14. aspersion

15. notoriety

16. recondite

17. inundate

18. farce

19. cloistered

20. decorous

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