Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. hackneyed

difficult to handle or carry

overused and unoriginal

of primary importance; fundamental

point on earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus

2. maxim

short, pithy statement.

deeply touching or affecting

strongly urge or persuade

roman magistrate or advocate

3. lineage

free from guilt or responsibility

descent from ancestors

wicked, morally wrong, unjust

miserable or unhappy

4. stricture

restriction or severe criticism

year; annually

valuable family possession

proof that a statement is false

5. unfathomable

briefly expressed

holy or sacred place

incapable of being understood

rural, unsophisticated person

6. taskmaster

notable person; sources of light.

sudden, fierce attack or assault

strict supervisor or overseer

very happy or proud; delighted

7. dismay

tremble or shake with rapid motion

prevent from happening

repetition for emphasis or clarity

shock or disappointment

8. rebuke

disappointment with reality

someone who promotes welfare

emotionally calm or unresponsive

scold or reprimand sharply

9. yardstick

tired or bored due to overexposure

leader without real power

measure for evaluation

social or geological layer

10. persecute

bold or daring behavior

a deep fissure in the earth's surface

faithful attachment or devotion

harass or oppress persistently

11. altruistic

deep-rooted, embedded, habitual

owner of a business or property

hospital, medical facility for short-term care

showing selfless concern for others

12. prodigal

harmful, threatening, or menacing

a solemn procession

wastefully extravagant

instruction, improvement, or moral upliftment

13. hiatus

risky or dangerous

oppressive and unjust government rule

to repeatedly annoy or remind persistently

gap or interruption

14. reprisal

deep-rooted, embedded, habitual

retaliation for an injury or offense

fair; unbiased; neutral

nearby area or surroundings

15. malevolent

exact copy or reproduction

a social outcast or exile

continuous sequence or range

ill-willed; evil-minded.

16. bravado

clearly or openly

show of daring or boldness

state of boredom or monotony

causing anger, provoking, fiery

17. antiquated

intense force or passion

angry and hostile in tone

sharp irony or satire

outdated or obsolete

18. dichotomy

adventurous, daring, or unconventional act

restore friendly relationship

division into two parts

pure, innocent or unspoiled

19. anathema

person lacking in intelligence

difficult or dangerous situation

something intensely disliked or cursed

pursuing pleasure excessively

20. implacable

relentless; unstoppable; unforgiving

harshness or strictness

connection or link between things

ringing out loudly; noisy

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. hackneyed

2. maxim

3. lineage

4. stricture

5. unfathomable

6. taskmaster

7. dismay

8. rebuke

9. yardstick

10. persecute

11. altruistic

12. prodigal

13. hiatus

14. reprisal

15. malevolent

16. bravado

17. antiquated

18. dichotomy

19. anathema

20. implacable

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. hackneyed

2. maxim

3. lineage

4. stricture

5. unfathomable

6. taskmaster

7. dismay

8. rebuke

9. yardstick

10. persecute

11. altruistic

12. prodigal

13. hiatus

14. reprisal

15. malevolent

16. bravado

17. antiquated

18. dichotomy

19. anathema

20. implacable

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