Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. poignant

moving, evoking strong emotion

provide evidence for

deprived of; lacking something

short saying with wisdom

2. irk

to irritate or annoy

luxurious soft fabric with dense pile

near unconscious state

hardworking, diligent, productive

3. parlance

respect and admiration

harmful or damaging

uncertainty or inexactness

specific language or terminology

4. innuendo

not able to be dissolved or solved

sneaky or secretive

suggestion, indirect hint or reference

lack of harmony or conflict

5. bequest

filled with biting or harsh criticism

property left by will; inheritance

fast-moving stream of water

offense or annoyance

6. insoluble

take action to prevent

the guilty person

not able to be dissolved or solved

restless or impatient

7. immeasurably

brief love affair or flirtation

among other things; among others

extremely; beyond measure or limit

impermeable; not allowing passage or penetration

8. desultory

not discouraged or intimidated

lacking plan or enthusiasm

tireless, persistent, never gives up

rude or lacking manners

9. whim

destroying or opposing beliefs

sudden desire or impulsive idea

involve as a necessary or inevitable part

tool or implement used in activities

10. heirloom

valuable family possession

theft or stealing

increase or make larger

mysterious or secret knowledge

11. salutation

give up or let go of

general opinion or reputation

feeling or appearing casually calm or relaxed

greeting or acknowledgment

12. cursory

busy street or road

likely to change rapidly or unpredictably

descent from ancestors

quick and superficial

13. subjugate

severe or strict in appearance or attitude

lacking coherence or connection

conquer or bring under control

most important or supreme

14. upsurge

involve in conflict or argument

resisting authority or control

unpleasant or disagreeable

sudden increase or rise

15. echelon

false spoken statement damaging reputation

mythical bird reborn from ashes

harness for oxen or burdens

level or rank in an organization or society

16. impeachment

covered or hidden from view

fallacious arguments or reasoning

lacking social grace or tact

accusation; removal from office

17. adjuration

solemn urging or command

covered or hidden from view

required beforehand

shining brilliantly

18. treachery

strongly urge or persuade

suffering for a cause.

violation of allegiance or trust

violent rotating storm

19. disingenuous

cheerful readiness or eagerness

to calm or soothe.

complete stop or halt

not candid or sincere

20. periphery

limited in scope; narrow-minded

difference or divergence

outer edge or boundary

a confusing or difficult problem

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. poignant

2. irk

3. parlance

4. innuendo

5. bequest

6. insoluble

7. immeasurably

8. desultory

9. whim

10. heirloom

11. salutation

12. cursory

13. subjugate

14. upsurge

15. echelon

16. impeachment

17. adjuration

18. treachery

19. disingenuous

20. periphery

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. poignant

2. irk

3. parlance

4. innuendo

5. bequest

6. insoluble

7. immeasurably

8. desultory

9. whim

10. heirloom

11. salutation

12. cursory

13. subjugate

14. upsurge

15. echelon

16. impeachment

17. adjuration

18. treachery

19. disingenuous

20. periphery

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