Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. spasm

pure, innocent or unspoiled

a solemn procession

reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman)

sudden involuntary muscle contraction

2. exorbitant

loss of strength or energy

strongly urge or persuade

engaged in deep or serious thought

unreasonably high or excessive

3. anomaly

deceitful or untrustworthy

possbly cause harm or failure

deviation from the norm or expectation

series of three related works

4. founder

faithful attachment or devotion

smooth-talking but insincere

adopt or support a cause or belief

collapse or stumble; establish

5. cortege

a solemn procession

a flamboyant confidence or style

lively and aggressive

lessening or reduction

6. tact

unwillingness to do something

effective public speaking or persuasion

a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit

sensitivity in dealing with others

7. nemesis

boring, menial, or monotonous work

indecently appealing

act of placing side by side

ultimate opponent or rival; just punishment

8. liturgy

person who takes pleasure in fine food and drink

defeat thoroughly in battle

public worship; church rituals.

allowing light but not clear

9. plunder

a long, narrow flag

steal goods by force

burdensome, heavy, or oppressive

a person who exposes wrongdoing publicly

10. strident

self-satisfaction; lack of awareness

loud, harsh, and grating

deserving scorn or dislike

crafty or clever

11. facsimile

clever plan or scheme

person named after another; namesake relation

exact copy or reproduction

a sudden feeling of resentment

12. eschew

criminal world or hidden society

reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman)

deliberately avoid or abstain from

countless, too many to count

13. arguably

using few words; concise

loyalty or faithfulness

possibly; can be debated or questioned

a small exclusive group

14. verbatim

word for word, exactly as spoken or written

excessive pride or arrogance

official order or decision

crafty or clever

15. ubiquity

presence everywhere at once

waste in reckless or foolish way

pioneer or innovator

hatred towards women.

16. herald

with great care or delicacy

pause or rest from activity

lying under oath

announce or signal the arrival of

17. mischievous

dark shape against lighter background

large destructive fire

careful management of resources

playfully troublesome.

18. recluse

support or foot of a column

doing with careful persistence

person who lives in seclusion

women advocating voting rights

19. expedient

most perfect or typical example

immediately advantageous

with great care or delicacy

short amusing or interesting story

20. esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by few

showing selfless concern for others

attentive to detail or difficult to please

clearly or openly

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. spasm

2. exorbitant

3. anomaly

4. founder

5. cortege

6. tact

7. nemesis

8. liturgy

9. plunder

10. strident

11. facsimile

12. eschew

13. arguably

14. verbatim

15. ubiquity

16. herald

17. mischievous

18. recluse

19. expedient

20. esoteric

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. spasm

2. exorbitant

3. anomaly

4. founder

5. cortege

6. tact

7. nemesis

8. liturgy

9. plunder

10. strident

11. facsimile

12. eschew

13. arguably

14. verbatim

15. ubiquity

16. herald

17. mischievous

18. recluse

19. expedient

20. esoteric

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