Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. portend

believing in superiority

weaken or drain of energy or vitality

be a warning of something to come

person who opposes tradition

2. flotsam

floating debris or discarded objects

excessive pride in appearance or worth

stable, unchanging condition

impose or collect (taxes or fees)

3. albeit

defensive wall or stronghold

although or even though

persistence or determination

rhythmic flow of sounds or words

4. envoy

ordinary or average quality.

outer edge or boundary

leader or indicator of trends

official diplomatic representative or messenger

5. watchdog

unmarried woman beyond typical marriage age

incapable of being defended

guardian or protector of property

persistent foul smell

6. complacent

person who commits perjury

process of selling assets; dissolution.

self-satisfied; unaware of potential problems

exceed or go beyond

7. exhort

aggressive and eager to fight

disorderly and disruptive

structure on water for loading ships

strongly urge or persuade

8. onus

burden of responsibility or duty

lively and aggressive

tireless, persistent, never gives up

affected by bitterness or prejudice

9. acrimonious

angry and hostile in tone

approve officially or formally

ambiguous or unclear in meaning

never ending or changing

10. inclusive

loss of right or property

person spreading ideas or beliefs

state of exceeding limits

including all, comprehensive, broad-minded

11. precipitate

cause suddenly or prematurely

replace or take the place of

disobedient or unpredictable

intended to teach; instructive

12. probity

loud and harsh in sound

administration or management role

honesty and integrity

astrological reading

13. etymology

isolation to prevent disease spread

origin and history of a word

multiple shots or attacks in quick succession

declare not guilty of a crime

14. barrage

rumor or unverified information

careful with money or resources

accept reluctantly but without protest

concentrated artillery fire or overwhelming attack

15. tentative

vulgar or abusive language

uncertain or not finalized

daydream or fanciful musing

indecently appealing

16. vertigo

mutual exchange or relationship

abandon or give up

lack of good sense

sensation of spinning or dizziness

17. crevasse

drive away or scatter

deep, crack or fissure in ice

heavy flood or overwhelming rush

extremely thorough and careful

18. antipathy

pursuit of an ideal perfect society

warm but not hot; indifferent.

strong dislike or aversion

forbidden by law or rules

19. montage

collection of images or clips.

anxious or unsettled

having or showing extensive knowledge

nearing death or inactivity.

20. genuflect

correction or adjustment of errors

take action to prevent

to kneel and show respect

easily achieved or effortless

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. portend

2. flotsam

3. albeit

4. envoy

5. watchdog

6. complacent

7. exhort

8. onus

9. acrimonious

10. inclusive

11. precipitate

12. probity

13. etymology

14. barrage

15. tentative

16. vertigo

17. crevasse

18. antipathy

19. montage

20. genuflect

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. portend

2. flotsam

3. albeit

4. envoy

5. watchdog

6. complacent

7. exhort

8. onus

9. acrimonious

10. inclusive

11. precipitate

12. probity

13. etymology

14. barrage

15. tentative

16. vertigo

17. crevasse

18. antipathy

19. montage

20. genuflect

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