Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. adversity

absurdly humorous; ridiculous.

shorten by cutting off the end

hardships or difficulties

unique personal habit

2. memorabilia

collectible objects; souvenirs.

consequence or result of actions

gathering for discussion

guarantee of product's quality

3. quintessential

extremely funny or noisy

treat with disdain or neglect

reject disdainfully or scornfully

representing the perfect example

4. anathema

person lacking in intelligence

something intensely disliked or cursed

pay back; avenge

cheerful, carefree, or lighthearted

5. subsistence

resistance to change, inactivity

mocking or ridiculing

support for existence

general opinion or reputation

6. kudos

specific language or terminology

praise or honor for achievement

women advocating voting rights

action done naturally and without planning

7. austere

to irritate or annoy

excessive obedience

countless, too many to count

severe or strict in appearance or attitude

8. incisive

sharp, clear, direct, perceptive

lack of good sense

excessive pride or arrogance

cause of failure or ruin

9. vehemence

intense force or passion

steep slope or cliff

courage in adversity

powerful tropical storm in the pacific

10. proponent

advocate or supporter

wrap or enfold completely

overly willing to serve or obey

process of establishing truth or accuracy

11. tantamount

extremely peaceful and beautiful

self-restraint or moderation

overbearing pride or self-importance

equivalent in seriousness or effect

12. malady

illness or disease.

indecently appealing

slow song of mourning

limited in scope; narrow-minded

13. prudent

cautious and sensible

suffering for a cause.

emotionally insensitive or cruel

to secretly cooperate in wrongdoing

14. maudlin

large universe or system.

sentimental or tearful.

cowardly or lacking courage

hardships or difficulties

15. vortex

whirling mass of fluid or air

producing many offspring or works

humor criticizing flaws

representing the perfect example

16. redeem

rescue from sin or error; buy back

persistent foul smell

write out or record

harmful, threatening, or menacing

17. slumber

simultaneous defeating or gaining

sleep or light sleep

soul or mind

vulgar or abusive language

18. purist

aggressively greedy or grasping

respect or courteous regard

person insisting on strict standards or traditionalism

care for or spoil excessively

19. allude

regard with disgust or hatred

impossible to satisfy

gathering for discussion

refer indirectly to

20. obsequious

excessively eager to please or obey

spread of disease or influence

harm or damage

lively and aggressive

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. adversity

2. memorabilia

3. quintessential

4. anathema

5. subsistence

6. kudos

7. austere

8. incisive

9. vehemence

10. proponent

11. tantamount

12. malady

13. prudent

14. maudlin

15. vortex

16. redeem

17. slumber

18. purist

19. allude

20. obsequious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. adversity

2. memorabilia

3. quintessential

4. anathema

5. subsistence

6. kudos

7. austere

8. incisive

9. vehemence

10. proponent

11. tantamount

12. malady

13. prudent

14. maudlin

15. vortex

16. redeem

17. slumber

18. purist

19. allude

20. obsequious

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