Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. cortege

uncultured or materialistic person

a solemn procession

to split or adhere firmly

cause to continue indefinitely

2. filibuster

habitually silent or uncommunicative

holding firmly, persistent

delaying speech to obstruct legislation

push someone out of a group or society

3. parity

symbolic story or representation

equality or equivalence

separation of groups based on characteristics

abrupt or curt in manner or speech

4. prowess

god or divine being

exceptional ability or bravery

accusation; removal from office

guilt or involvement in wrongdoing

5. quintet

praise highly

luxurious soft fabric with dense pile

endurance of pain or hardship

group of five people or things

6. freshman

person who creates satire

advocacy for fundamental change

government by a single ruler with absolute power

a first-year student in college or high school

7. deceitful

sudden break or breach

defeat thoroughly in battle

use of symbols to represent ideas

dishonest; misleading

8. callous

treat with disdain or neglect

careful consideration

smooth-talking but insincere

emotionally insensitive or cruel

9. halo

a circle of light around the head

tending to talk excessively

relationship by blood or marriage

extremely unpleasant or morally despicable

10. wayward

deep-seated hostility or hatred

a male head of a family or community

disobedient or unpredictable

lack of caution or concern for danger

11. galvanise

to stimulate into activity

altering history or facts

a long, narrow flag

shorten by cutting off the end

12. tawdry

false spoken statement damaging reputation

showy but cheap or poor quality

generous gift or reward; abundance

luxury, wealth, or abundance

13. usher

dark shape against lighter background

pure; spotless; perfectly clean

person who shows others in guides

exaggerated or dramatic behavior

14. fractious

greed for wealth or possessions

tending to argue or cause discord

dishonest or unprincipled person

capable of being shaped or molded

15. volatile

angry, upset at injustice

luxurious soft fabric with dense pile

strong dislike or aversion

likely to change rapidly or unpredictably

16. abet

encourage or assist in wrongdoing

enthusiastic public applause or praise

gap or interruption

temporary structure for execution

17. stalwart

the act of describing sharply

reckless boldness or rashness

established set of beliefs or principles, especially religious

loyal, reliable, and hardworking

18. industrious

showing wealth; rich or luxurious

hardworking, diligent, productive

animal life of a specific region

anxiety or fear; understanding

19. whereby

lack of loyalty or affection

arrival or coming into being

by which or through which

disorderly and disruptive

20. gratuitous

strongly urge or persuade

unnecessary or free of charge

close relationship based on understanding

group of surrounding islands

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cortege

2. filibuster

3. parity

4. prowess

5. quintet

6. freshman

7. deceitful

8. callous

9. halo

10. wayward

11. galvanise

12. tawdry

13. usher

14. fractious

15. volatile

16. abet

17. stalwart

18. industrious

19. whereby

20. gratuitous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cortege

2. filibuster

3. parity

4. prowess

5. quintet

6. freshman

7. deceitful

8. callous

9. halo

10. wayward

11. galvanise

12. tawdry

13. usher

14. fractious

15. volatile

16. abet

17. stalwart

18. industrious

19. whereby

20. gratuitous

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