Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. parsimonious

newspaper with sensational stories

unwilling to spend money; stingy

lively celebration or gathering

exaggerated or overly emotional

2. termination

spread throughout

pushing dangerous situations to the edge

end or conclusion

friendly and sincere

3. pedantic

emotionally insensitive or cruel

abundance or large quantity

relating to excessive concern for rules

lenient, permissive, yielding to desires

4. stopgap

death or end of existence

secret or hidden

temporary replacement

showing concern or care

5. abstention

cowardly or lacking courage

act of refraining from voting or activity

state of being sober or serious

impermeable; not allowing passage or penetration

6. tribalism

strong loyalty to tribe

person who values practical results

strictness or severity

divine guidance or care

7. blithe

disorganized or disorderly crowd

cheerful, carefree, or lighthearted

a long, narrow flag

angry, upset at injustice

8. remiss

negligent in duty or negligent

cruel oppressive ruler

seller or provider of goods or services

brief summary of main points

9. laud

reversion to an earlier style or practice

simultaneous defeating or gaining

causing anger, provoking, fiery

praise highly

10. dichotomy

bad-tempered or arguing often

system of beliefs or principles

think deeply or repeatedly

division into two parts

11. raucous

payment demanded for release or rescue

doubtful, uncertain, or questionable

loud and harsh in sound

combined effect greater than sum

12. conquest

to blame or insult severely

simultaneous defeating or gaining

irregular or rapid heartbeat

faultless, incapable of making mistakes

13. orthodoxy

to overlook or forgive

conventional or traditional beliefs or practices

outer edge or boundary

abnormally thin or weak, especially from illness

14. singular

personal property or possessions

unique or extraordinary

overwhelming fear or excitement

mutually exchanging or returning

15. sophomore

vibrate or shake slightly; musical note

second-year student in college

complete stop or halt

hatred towards women.

16. enthrall

moral correctness or manners

offensive or indecent language or behavior

capture complete attention or interest

friendly and lively

17. arrogance

leader or indicator of trends

give or present as a gift

overbearing pride or self-importance

recovery of expenses or expenses paid

18. tenet

principle or belief

disperse or scatter something gradually and steadily

to gather gradually

unaware or unintentional

19. reticent

courageous and fearless

greed for wealth or possessions

repetitive list or prayer; tedious recitation.

reserved or restrained

20. effrontery

withdrawal of statement

traditions or stories passed down.

filled with or destined to result in

shameless or impudent boldness

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. parsimonious

2. termination

3. pedantic

4. stopgap

5. abstention

6. tribalism

7. blithe

8. remiss

9. laud

10. dichotomy

11. raucous

12. conquest

13. orthodoxy

14. singular

15. sophomore

16. enthrall

17. arrogance

18. tenet

19. reticent

20. effrontery

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. parsimonious

2. termination

3. pedantic

4. stopgap

5. abstention

6. tribalism

7. blithe

8. remiss

9. laud

10. dichotomy

11. raucous

12. conquest

13. orthodoxy

14. singular

15. sophomore

16. enthrall

17. arrogance

18. tenet

19. reticent

20. effrontery

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