Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. pretence

clumsy or unintelligent person

state of disgrace or bad reputation

deviation from the norm or expectation

fake or false appearance

2. metamorphosis

dominance or leadership

set of rules or instructions

pacing or speed of music or movement

complete transformation.

3. inundate

devout or religious

overwhelm with things or people

showing good judgment or wisdom

bitterly sarcastic

4. liquidate

start, beginning of something

shaking or slight vibration

notable person; sources of light.

convert assets to cash; eliminate.

5. pragmatism

focus on practical results

instruction, improvement, or moral upliftment

belief in reason as primary guide

full of respect

6. gruelling

deadlock with no progress possible

extremely tiring or demanding

deserted or neglectful

setting boundaries or limits

7. mediocrity

negligent in duty or negligent

ordinary or average quality.

rescue from sin or error; buy back

law enacted by a legislative body

8. defamation

substance that counteracts poison

impractically idealistic; unrealistic

representing the perfect example

damage to reputation

9. dingy

spoken word or statement

dull, grimy, or drab

former, previous, or in the past

stable, unchanging condition

10. swathe

creativity, cleverness, inventiveness

wrap or enfold completely

substitute or replacement

intense force or passion

11. audacity

bold or daring behavior

inactive, sleeping, or temporarily not in use

proof that a statement is false

fellow countryman

12. rogue

soothing or healing substance or influence

dishonest or unprincipled person

meticulous about etiquette

overwhelming fear or excitement

13. mainstay

sudden involuntary muscle contraction

mild expression replacing a harsh one

exploratory survey or preliminary inspection

vital or central element.

14. inane

aromatic, scent, to incense, to infuriate

four performers or a set of four

direct opposite or contrast

silly, lacking meaning or sense

15. subtlety

person who commits perjury

dense group of bushes

ability to work or function successfully

delicacy or nuance

16. quiver

easy job with little work but prestige

tremble or shake with rapid motion

large universe or system.

lack of confidence or courage

17. skirmish

pause or break between events

minor fight or battle

attractive or tempting; alluring

specialized language of a group

18. intransigent

strong feeling toward career or occupation

sudden increase or rise

compensate, secure against loss or damage

unwilling to compromise or change

19. jargon

specialized language of a group

sharp, clear, direct, perceptive

ability to be applied everywhere

change to a better or worse state

20. fortitude

restriction or severe criticism

courage in adversity

severity or harmfulness of a disease

outward appearance or likeness

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. pretence

2. metamorphosis

3. inundate

4. liquidate

5. pragmatism

6. gruelling

7. mediocrity

8. defamation

9. dingy

10. swathe

11. audacity

12. rogue

13. mainstay

14. inane

15. subtlety

16. quiver

17. skirmish

18. intransigent

19. jargon

20. fortitude

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. pretence

2. metamorphosis

3. inundate

4. liquidate

5. pragmatism

6. gruelling

7. mediocrity

8. defamation

9. dingy

10. swathe

11. audacity

12. rogue

13. mainstay

14. inane

15. subtlety

16. quiver

17. skirmish

18. intransigent

19. jargon

20. fortitude

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