Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. deceitful

use of symbols to represent ideas

dishonest; misleading

person insisting on strict standards or traditionalism

absurdly humorous; ridiculous.

2. apprehension

incapable of producing any result

anxiety or fear; understanding

truthfulness or accuracy

highest point or peak

3. pontificate

a sudden outburst of excitement

person who manages funerals

speak in a haughty manner

careful with money or resources

4. precipitate

mythical bird reborn from ashes

cause suddenly or prematurely

stable, unchanging condition

demonstrating aggression; warlike

5. pitfall

open to influence or persuasion

a hidden danger or difficulty

one who lives outside their country

payment demanded for release or rescue

6. diaspora

let air out of; reduce in size

lacking depth or substance

disorganized or disorderly crowd

dispersion of a population

7. exigency

serious, grave, or formal

speech by a single speaker alone

urgent need or demand

unpredictable change or action

8. solemn

serious, grave, or formal

shockingly evil

give up or omit voluntarily

expert in art or taste

9. unwieldy

greater influence or importance

impose or collect (taxes or fees)

difficult to handle or carry

clever, inventive, resourceful

10. usurpation

exceed or go beyond

showing great care and effort

person skilled in planning

act of seizing power unlawfully

11. upturn

change to a better or worse state

practice of magic or sorcery

diligent and persistent in effort

delicacy or nuance

12. reverential

river feeding into larger stream

full of respect

moral correctness or manners

disobedient or unpredictable

13. masquerade

person who dislikes mankind.

disguise or false show.

wealthy influential business leader

mourn or express grief

14. pennant

evidence or declaration of belief

a long, narrow flag

seemingly true but not necessarily so

luxury, wealth, or abundance

15. attrition

showing concern or care

gradual reduction or wearing down

pushing dangerous situations to the edge

indirect hint or suggestion

16. introspection

producing many offspring or works

self-examination or reflection

small remaining part of something

ridicule or mock

17. bedlam

stubborn; refusing to change opinions

scene of chaos or disorder

descendant or heir of a family

repetition for emphasis or clarity

18. stampede

gathering for discussion

large chaotic rush of animals or people

prevent by acting first

person who provides help or support

19. subsistence

concentrated artillery fire or overwhelming attack

dispersion of a population

support for existence

capable of being shaped or molded

20. diatribe

influence or power

biting verbal attack

thin decorative surface overlay

courageous and fearless

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. deceitful

2. apprehension

3. pontificate

4. precipitate

5. pitfall

6. diaspora

7. exigency

8. solemn

9. unwieldy

10. usurpation

11. upturn

12. reverential

13. masquerade

14. pennant

15. attrition

16. introspection

17. bedlam

18. stampede

19. subsistence

20. diatribe

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. deceitful

2. apprehension

3. pontificate

4. precipitate

5. pitfall

6. diaspora

7. exigency

8. solemn

9. unwieldy

10. usurpation

11. upturn

12. reverential

13. masquerade

14. pennant

15. attrition

16. introspection

17. bedlam

18. stampede

19. subsistence

20. diatribe

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