Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. prevalent

widespread or common

sign indicating future events

seeking knowledge of the future through supernatural means

twisted or complicated

2. vigil

period of watchfulness

person who invests or takes risks

combination of contradictory terms

friendly and sincere

3. preeminent

artificial or pretentious behavior

a social outcast or exile

outstanding or supreme

cause of pain or suffering

4. pomp

graduation or ceremonydisplay with grandeur

agree or give approval to

generous gift or reward; abundance

act of placing side by side

5. unison

explanation or display

raise doubts or objections

ambiguous or unclear in meaning

simultaneous agreement or sound

6. ostracism

exclusion from a group or society

morally bad or wicked behavior

uncertain or not finalized

excessively eager to please or obey

7. precipitate

instruction, improvement, or moral upliftment

person who lives in seclusion

cause suddenly or prematurely

underlying feeling or influence

8. clout

influence or power

boring due to length or dullness

rejection or denial

origin or source of something

9. arduous

emotionally distant or reserved

state of confusion or disorder

deep, full, echoing sound

requiring strenuous effort; difficult

10. cessation

the act of describing sharply

roman magistrate or advocate

remove someone from power or position

the stopping or pausing of something

11. austere

severe or strict in appearance or attitude

statefulness or ceremonial seriousness

release gradually or display strongly

state of careful attention or watchfulness

12. repudiate

praise or honor for achievement

refuse to accept or support

an excess or abundance

cover that conceals or protects

13. stupor

to scold or rebuke

near unconscious state

stubborn or deliberate defiance

level or rank in an organization or society

14. impede

extreme patriotism often aggressive

offense or annoyance

pacing or speed of music or movement

hinder; obstruct progress

15. fanaticism

excessive zeal or obsession

lack of experience or sophistication

rodents or insects harmful to health

simultaneous defeating or gaining

16. servility

differ in opinion or oppose

repetition for emphasis or clarity

science of map-making

excessive willingness to serve others

17. prudence

person who provides help or support

severe test or trial

abundant in quantity

wisdom in decision-making

18. anachronistic

remote inland area

most perfect or typical example

forbid or prohibit

belonging to a different time period

19. tact

apathy, lack of interest or concern

bet or gamble on an outcome

announce or signal the arrival of

sensitivity in dealing with others

20. postmortem

long story of heroic deeds

disguise or false show.

exam after death

honesty and integrity

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. prevalent

2. vigil

3. preeminent

4. pomp

5. unison

6. ostracism

7. precipitate

8. clout

9. arduous

10. cessation

11. austere

12. repudiate

13. stupor

14. impede

15. fanaticism

16. servility

17. prudence

18. anachronistic

19. tact

20. postmortem

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. prevalent

2. vigil

3. preeminent

4. pomp

5. unison

6. ostracism

7. precipitate

8. clout

9. arduous

10. cessation

11. austere

12. repudiate

13. stupor

14. impede

15. fanaticism

16. servility

17. prudence

18. anachronistic

19. tact

20. postmortem

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