Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. banal

telling lies; untruthful.

boringly ordinary; overused

expectation of worst outcomes

incapable of being defended

2. laud

relating to excessive concern for rules

praise highly

act of capturing or taking possession

difficult to interpret or mysterious in nature

3. trudge

seller or provider of goods or services

walk slowly and with effort

having a sharply strong smell or taste

deadlock with no progress possible

4. abstention

act of placing side by side

preferring to be apart from society

clever, inventive, resourceful

act of refraining from voting or activity

5. armistice

repetition of criminal behavior

length of life; durability.

agreement to stop fighting

characterized by sitting or inactivity

6. clique

venomous snake with slit eyes

sticking together; unity

go beyond or rise above

a small exclusive group

7. kindred

family, relatives, or similar nature

lack of good taste or refinement

to fill or inspire with feelings

make a mistake or be incorrect

8. diaspora

gloomy or sulky attitude

encourage or stimulate action

dispersion of a population

sharpness or keenness of thought or perception

9. ambrosial

hell, large fire, place of destruction

causing interruption or annoyance

well meaning and kind

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell

10. mannerism

enchanting or charming

large outpouring or burst of activity

substitute authorized to act

distinctive personal habit.

11. facsimile

exact copy or reproduction

lively and full of energy

not candid or sincere

tendency to behave a certain way

12. divulge

showing lack of concern or worry

reveal or disclose private or secret information

astrological reading

loud and harsh in sound

13. saga

disorderly and disruptive

regard with disgust or hatred

long story of heroic deeds

mysterious or secret knowledge

14. platitude

intense enthusiasm or passion

regularly found in a specific area or population

use of symbols to represent ideas

banal or overused remark

15. subtlety

delicacy or nuance

revoke or annul a law or act

hinder; obstruct progress

extremely old or ancient

16. ebullient

harm; weaken or damage

ability to recover quickly

overflowing with excitement or enthusiasm

extremely peaceful and beautiful

17. reverent

showing deep respect

essential point or heart

excessively eager to please or obey

person who predicts future events; prophet

18. venerable

remove or erase completely

respected due to age or wisdom

division or split within a group

poverty-stricken; lacking resources

19. entreat

excessive zeal or obsession

abundant supply or horn of plenty

plead or beg earnestly

family, relatives, or similar nature

20. precocious

a military post or station

enhance by adding decorative details

developing early

noisy, energetic, and rowdy

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. banal

2. laud

3. trudge

4. abstention

5. armistice

6. clique

7. kindred

8. diaspora

9. ambrosial

10. mannerism

11. facsimile

12. divulge

13. saga

14. platitude

15. subtlety

16. ebullient

17. reverent

18. venerable

19. entreat

20. precocious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. banal

2. laud

3. trudge

4. abstention

5. armistice

6. clique

7. kindred

8. diaspora

9. ambrosial

10. mannerism

11. facsimile

12. divulge

13. saga

14. platitude

15. subtlety

16. ebullient

17. reverent

18. venerable

19. entreat

20. precocious

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