Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. cornucopia

multiple shots or attacks in quick succession

repetitive list or prayer; tedious recitation.

lightness of manner or speech

abundant supply or horn of plenty

2. ode

traditional saying expressing a common truth

device to stop bleeding

go beyond or rise above

poem or song expressing praise or admiration

3. perennial

foundation or support for something

patronizing attitude

lasting or recurring yearly

self-important or arrogant

4. bemoan

showy or tedious display of learning

state of being a slave or in bondage

be more significant or important than

express sorrow or disappointment

5. translucent

make less severe or intense

allowing light but not clear

loss of right or property

walk slowly and with effort

6. repugnant

causing disgust or aversion

apathy, lack of interest or concern

limited availability of something

study of animals

7. abhor

reversion to an earlier style or practice

deep longing or desire

tiny, precise details.

regard with disgust or hatred

8. ken

revoke, cancel, or repeal

one's understanding or knowledge

undermining or overthrow

short, pithy statement.

9. guile

person in charge of a prison

warm but not hot; indifferent.

noisy commotion or disturbance

cleverness in deception

10. depravity

a place designated for storage

moral corruption or wickedness

lack of harmony or clash of sounds or ideas

to secretly cooperate in wrongdoing

11. loophole

not allowing light to pass through; unclear

legal gap or exception; escape route.

cause to continue indefinitely

cheerful readiness or eagerness

12. vengeance

revenge for a wrong or injury

painfully intense or severe

greed for wealth or possessions

twisted or complicated

13. overweening

expression of disapproval or blame

person insisting on strict adherence

sharp turns in a zigzag pattern

excessively arrogant or confident

14. crevasse

control or utilize

deep, crack or fissure in ice

intensely infatuated or obsessed

provoke or incur hostility

15. acerbic

impatient or irritable

bitter or sharp in tone or taste

dispersion of a population

introduction to a speech or document

16. bastion

changing quickly and unpredictably

reckless boldness or rashness

fortified place or stronghold

disconnection or aloofness

17. sublime

telling lies; untruthful.

impressively beautiful or noble

scold or reprimand severely

large outpouring or burst of activity

18. fortuitous

uncertain or not finalized

limited in scope; narrow-minded

accidental or lucky

prevent or avoid; make unnecessary

19. exuberant

vibrate or shake slightly; musical note

fertile spot in a desert with water

filled with energy or excitement

unpredictable or impulsive

20. fatalism

belief that events are predetermined

tired or bored due to overexposure

sign indicating future events

violation of rules or law

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cornucopia

2. ode

3. perennial

4. bemoan

5. translucent

6. repugnant

7. abhor

8. ken

9. guile

10. depravity

11. loophole

12. vengeance

13. overweening

14. crevasse

15. acerbic

16. bastion

17. sublime

18. fortuitous

19. exuberant

20. fatalism

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cornucopia

2. ode

3. perennial

4. bemoan

5. translucent

6. repugnant

7. abhor

8. ken

9. guile

10. depravity

11. loophole

12. vengeance

13. overweening

14. crevasse

15. acerbic

16. bastion

17. sublime

18. fortuitous

19. exuberant

20. fatalism

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