Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. posthumous

bad-tempered or arguing often

occurring after death

guardian or protector of property

deep narrow valley with steep sides

2. outweigh

be more significant or important than

a list of definitions of terms

fame for something negative or undesirable

payment demanded for release or rescue

3. circumspect

cautious and careful

established position or stronghold

harsh, severe

vulgar or abusive language

4. crevasse

deep, crack or fissure in ice

lack of energy or enthusiasm

lacking harmony; unsuitable

feeling or appearing casually calm or relaxed

5. expediency

urgent; necessary; commanding

ability to recover quickly

practical convenience or advantage

person insisting on strict standards or traditionalism

6. camaraderie

friendship or mutual trust

irritation or embarrassment

solemn urging or command

important early christian messenger

7. gullible

treat with disdain or neglect

disobedient or unpredictable

easily deceived

lack or scarcity

8. erotic

praise or honor for achievement

related to sexual love or desire

make a mistake or be incorrect

easily bribed or corrupted for personal gain

9. peruse

read carefully or thoroughly

a small amount of money

filled with or destined to result in

collectible objects; souvenirs.

10. usher

large single stone; massive structure.

person who shows others in guides

year; annually

temporary relief from harm or sentence

11. paradox

a statement contradicting itself

intolerance toward different beliefs or opinions

indicator of what’s to come

steal goods by force

12. validate

doubts or worries.

conflict or struggle

confirm or establish as true

behavior or conduct

13. indomitable

lacking in amount; scanty.

unconquerable, resilient

difficult to see or understand; unclear

brief summary of main points

14. stewardship

mental confusion or hallucination

friendly and sincere

instruction or teaching of a student

administration or management role

15. debilitate

everyday language of a specific region

bioactive toxic substance from animals

weakens or enfeebles

steep slope or cliff

16. turbulence

official ban on trade or movement

appeal to emotion or feeling

lying face upward

chaotic or unstable flow of air or water

17. pedant

to fill or inspire with feelings

tending to argue or cause discord

a person who overemphasizes rules

ability to judge well

18. rebuke

highest point or peak

state of boredom or monotony

scold or reprimand sharply

belonging naturally; essential

19. zealotry

excessive zeal or fanaticism

venomous snake with slit eyes

military unit of aircraft or ships

happen or occur afterward or as a result

20. primeval

cause to continue indefinitely

extremely old or ancient

extensive knowledge acquired through study

rebirth of a soul in new body

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. posthumous

2. outweigh

3. circumspect

4. crevasse

5. expediency

6. camaraderie

7. gullible

8. erotic

9. peruse

10. usher

11. paradox

12. validate

13. indomitable

14. stewardship

15. debilitate

16. turbulence

17. pedant

18. rebuke

19. zealotry

20. primeval

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. posthumous

2. outweigh

3. circumspect

4. crevasse

5. expediency

6. camaraderie

7. gullible

8. erotic

9. peruse

10. usher

11. paradox

12. validate

13. indomitable

14. stewardship

15. debilitate

16. turbulence

17. pedant

18. rebuke

19. zealotry

20. primeval

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