Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. sophistry

put an end to; suppress

causing death; human.

offensive or unorthodox belief

fallacious arguments or reasoning

2. bequest

combat with lances on horseback

property left by will; inheritance

rescue from sin or error; buy back

self-restraint or moderation

3. demur

one who judges or mediates conflicts

raise doubts or objections

leaving no doubt or ambiguity

deep narrow valley with steep sides

4. hindrance

written statement verified by oath

large scholarly book

leaving no doubt or ambiguity

obstacle or barrier

5. placate

difficult to understand

change for the better; improvement

argue over minor issues or details

calm or soothe anger

6. wager

soul or mind

stone marking a burial site

necessary or essential

bet or gamble on an outcome

7. clout

one who judges or mediates conflicts

a model or example of something

expression of disapproval or blame

influence or power

8. plaintiff

instruction, improvement, or moral upliftment

exceptional ability or bravery

harmful, hostile, adverse

one who sues in court

9. wrongdoer

death or end of existence

necessary, currently holding a position

avoid or neglect responsibilities

one who commits a crime

10. synopsis

habitually silent or uncommunicative

brief summary of main points

deep longing or desire

outdated or obsolete

11. joust

combat with lances on horseback

reluctance to work or act; laziness

tax on imported or exported goods

enjoy greatly; flavorful condiment

12. facsimile

immense size or extent

strict supervisor or overseer

playful or fantastical quality

exact copy or reproduction

13. auspicious

long, angry speech

conducive to success; favorable

reversion to an earlier style or practice

intimidating or discouraging in difficulty

14. virulent

condition or limitation

highly infectious or toxic

adherence to tradition

difference or divergence

15. lexicon

favorable or auspicious

period of stagnation, inactivity, or depression

sudden increase or rise

vocabulary or word list

16. disaffection

up to this time

confirm or establish as true

rebirth of a soul in new body

lack of loyalty or affection

17. abate

desire to harm or hurt.

pressing or urgent

become less intense or widespread

deserving scorn or dislike

18. rascal

ultimate opponent or rival; just punishment

person lacking in intelligence

lacking self-confidence

mischievous or dishonest person

19. puerile

self-restraint or moderation

lacking flavor, interest, or excitement

childish or immature

moral corruption or wickedness

20. extraneous

present or offer

woman ruler or head.

destroying or opposing beliefs

irrelevant or unrelated

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. sophistry

2. bequest

3. demur

4. hindrance

5. placate

6. wager

7. clout

8. plaintiff

9. wrongdoer

10. synopsis

11. joust

12. facsimile

13. auspicious

14. virulent

15. lexicon

16. disaffection

17. abate

18. rascal

19. puerile

20. extraneous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. sophistry

2. bequest

3. demur

4. hindrance

5. placate

6. wager

7. clout

8. plaintiff

9. wrongdoer

10. synopsis

11. joust

12. facsimile

13. auspicious

14. virulent

15. lexicon

16. disaffection

17. abate

18. rascal

19. puerile

20. extraneous

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