Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. smattering

capture complete attention or interest

impose or collect (taxes or fees)

stubborn; refusing to change opinions

superficial knowledge or brief sample

2. fruition

the point at which something is realized

origin and history of a word

restraint in speech or manner

memory or act of recalling

3. portentous

ominous or significant

distinctive personal habit.

outward appearance or face

person who lives in seclusion

4. retort

large single stone; massive structure.

wave or flourish threateningly

young child or adolescent

sharp, quick reply

5. ephemeral

involve in conflict or argument

draw out or bring forth a response or answer

lasting a very short time

countless or very many things

6. incredulity

disbelief, skepticism

lasting or recurring yearly

clumsy or unintelligent person

heavy flood or overwhelming rush

7. balk

involve in conflict or argument

unpredictable change or action

soon fading or disappearing

hesitate or refuse abruptly

8. refute

source of great suffering or trouble

disprove honestly or logically

unfriendly, unwelcoming, harsh climate

period of stagnation, inactivity, or depression

9. clique

a small exclusive group

mysterious or secret knowledge

childish or immature

burns and destroys; sarcastic or biting in tone

10. doldrums

period of stagnation, inactivity, or depression

lively and aggressive

covered or hidden from view

showing persistent effort; diligent

11. ovation

warm but not hot; indifferent.

enthusiastic public applause or praise

vigorous or incisive

make a mistake or be incorrect

12. obscenity

supreme ruler or authority

generous giving or donations

fast and energetic in a wild way

offensive or indecent language or behavior

13. suffragette

women advocating voting rights

agreement to stop fighting

secret or hidden

rule by talent or ability.

14. scruple

doubt or hesitation about morality

lacking originality or freshness

countless or very many things

device to stop bleeding

15. stalwart

loyal, reliable, and hardworking

master musician or conductor.

long-established and unlikely to change

large painting on a wall or ceiling

16. jeopardise

a temporary or portable structure

violence or chaos.

a solemn procession

possbly cause harm or failure

17. pillage

robbery or plundering

fast and energetic in a wild way

restoration or improvement of wasteland

soothing or healing substance or influence

18. symbiosis

intense dislike or disdain

barely noticeable; subtly

mutually beneficial relationship

steady effort and care

19. villainy

guess based on incomplete evidence

morally bad or wicked behavior

copying another's work without credit

warm but not hot; indifferent.

20. grievance

a complaint or resentment

wipe out, destroy completely

deep or seemingly bottomless pit

lacking or empty of

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. smattering

2. fruition

3. portentous

4. retort

5. ephemeral

6. incredulity

7. balk

8. refute

9. clique

10. doldrums

11. ovation

12. obscenity

13. suffragette

14. scruple

15. stalwart

16. jeopardise

17. pillage

18. symbiosis

19. villainy

20. grievance

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. smattering

2. fruition

3. portentous

4. retort

5. ephemeral

6. incredulity

7. balk

8. refute

9. clique

10. doldrums

11. ovation

12. obscenity

13. suffragette

14. scruple

15. stalwart

16. jeopardise

17. pillage

18. symbiosis

19. villainy

20. grievance

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