Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. quack

swindler or fake expert in medicine

respected due to age or wisdom

something intensely disliked or cursed

abrupt or curt in manner or speech

2. frenetic

free from difficulty or entanglement

outstanding or supreme

nostalgic or mournful longing

fast and energetic in a wild way

3. understudy

hot and dry

impermeable; not allowing passage or penetration

urgent need or demand

substitute performer

4. stricture

guess based on incomplete evidence

charm, enchant, or deceive

powerful person; magnate.

restriction or severe criticism

5. parsimonious

overused and unoriginal

generous gift or reward; abundance

unwilling to spend money; stingy

fortified place or stronghold

6. confluence

period of stagnation, inactivity, or depression

suffering for a cause.

joining of rivers or events

with determination

7. hindrance

alluring but dangerous woman or sound

regularly found in a specific area or population

to gather gradually

obstacle or barrier

8. unequivocal

state of boredom or monotony

extensive knowledge acquired through study

leaving no doubt or ambiguity

art of creating images with tiles.

9. dubious

tiny, precise details.

underlying reasoning or explanation

doubtful, uncertain, or questionable

undeserving of criticism

10. repentance

sincere regret for wrongdoing

lively celebration or gathering

walk slowly and with effort

negligent in duty or negligent

11. autocrat

meticulous about etiquette

a warning or cautionary note

one ruling with absolute authority

exceptional ability or bravery

12. espouse

adopt or support a cause or belief

accelerate or facilitate

lowest point or the worst moment

take power by force illegally

13. heirloom

simultaneous defeating or gaining

intensely infatuated or obsessed

valuable family possession

childish or immature

14. watchword

code word or guiding principle

difficult to find, catch, or understand

convert assets to cash; eliminate.

a deep fissure in the earth's surface

15. virulent

disorderly and disruptive

overcome or bring under control

highly infectious or toxic

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

16. appellation

mental calmness and composure under stress

doubts or worries.

in a state of inactivity or rest

name or designation

17. accreditation

delay action unnecessarily

person lacking in intelligence

official certification or approval

person skilled in planning

18. encroach

simultaneous agreement or sound

a controversial argument or debate

a group of attendants or associates

gradually infringe or intrude on territory or rights

19. shroud

cover that conceals or protects

showing wealth; rich or luxurious

publicly criticize with satire

sudden increase or rise

20. partisan

unstable or uncertain

a strong supporter of a cause

undermining or overthrow

aggressive and eager to fight

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. quack

2. frenetic

3. understudy

4. stricture

5. parsimonious

6. confluence

7. hindrance

8. unequivocal

9. dubious

10. repentance

11. autocrat

12. espouse

13. heirloom

14. watchword

15. virulent

16. appellation

17. accreditation

18. encroach

19. shroud

20. partisan

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. quack

2. frenetic

3. understudy

4. stricture

5. parsimonious

6. confluence

7. hindrance

8. unequivocal

9. dubious

10. repentance

11. autocrat

12. espouse

13. heirloom

14. watchword

15. virulent

16. appellation

17. accreditation

18. encroach

19. shroud

20. partisan

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