Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. chicanery

a statement contradicting itself

deadlock with no progress possible

shockingly evil

deception or trickery

2. twilight

soft diffused light before sunrise or sunset

showy but cheap or poor quality

officially recognize or authorize

absolve from blame or guilt

3. psyche

energetic enthusiasm or physical strength

minor weakness or eccentricity

briefness or succinctness

soul or mind

4. creed

system of beliefs or principles

one's understanding or knowledge

mysterious or fascinating quality

skill in using hands or mind

5. vociferous

makes unclear or confusing

ringing out loudly; noisy

intense passion or zeal

to split or adhere firmly

6. zeitgeist

cultural spirit of a period

final resolution of story

person who manages funerals

small group ruling a country or organization

7. totalitarian

fundamental principle; self-evident truth

authoritarian government control

suffering for a cause.

violent rotating storm

8. salubrious

science of map-making

insulting or disapproving

healthy or health-giving

understand deeply

9. cornucopia

rude or insensitive

abundant supply or horn of plenty

systematic method or approach.

intake of force; motivation; stimulus

10. rogue

dishonest or unprincipled person

act of illegally copying or stealing

persistence or determination

lasting or recurring yearly

11. sinecure

easy job with little work but prestige

savior or liberator.

dull, grimy, or drab

accept reluctantly but without protest

12. incendiary

underhanded or dishonest behavior

priority in importance or order

involving two sides or parties

fire-starting, provocative, inflammatory

13. leeway

ability to make mistakes

replace, displace

margin of freedom or flexibility

showy display or ceremony

14. hybrid

fortified place or stronghold

unpredictable change or fluctuation

prevent or avoid; make unnecessary

combination of different elements

15. rapacious

speed of something in a given direction

one-tenth of income given as offering

state of peacefulness and calm

aggressively greedy or grasping

16. exquisite

period of watchfulness

notoriety, evil reputation, shame

beautifully made or designed

spinning mass of water or air

17. caveat

correction or adjustment of errors

harmful, threatening, or menacing

wipe out, destroy completely

a warning or cautionary note

18. antipathy

the return of someone to their country

mourn or express grief

lacking imagination

strong dislike or aversion

19. bellwether

belief in reason as primary guide

long journey or adventurous voyage

leader or indicator of trends

stubborn; refusing to change opinions

20. neophyte

one who lives outside their country

state of lasting forever

newcomer or beginner at something

total destruction or downfall

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. chicanery

2. twilight

3. psyche

4. creed

5. vociferous

6. zeitgeist

7. totalitarian

8. salubrious

9. cornucopia

10. rogue

11. sinecure

12. incendiary

13. leeway

14. hybrid

15. rapacious

16. exquisite

17. caveat

18. antipathy

19. bellwether

20. neophyte

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. chicanery

2. twilight

3. psyche

4. creed

5. vociferous

6. zeitgeist

7. totalitarian

8. salubrious

9. cornucopia

10. rogue

11. sinecure

12. incendiary

13. leeway

14. hybrid

15. rapacious

16. exquisite

17. caveat

18. antipathy

19. bellwether

20. neophyte

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