Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. quarry

self-confidence or composure

large deep pit for extracting stone or minerals

guarantee of product's quality

extreme patriotism often aggressive

2. incisive

harmful, unfair, or hateful

persistence in effort

moral decline or decay

sharp, clear, direct, perceptive

3. singular

serving to complete or enhance

unique or extraordinary

using few words; concise

effective public speaking or persuasion

4. ostentatious

annoyance or irritation

destroying or opposing beliefs

tireless, persistent, never gives up

characterized by showy display

5. whimsical

belittle or speak badly of

lack of harmony or conflict

persuading through flattery

playfully or fancifully quaint

6. prerequisite

a small amount of money

required beforehand

show of daring or boldness

lasting a very short time

7. repudiate

characterized by showy display

refuse to accept or support

a person's legal residence or home

formal approval or validation

8. dwindle

fame for something negative or undesirable

lacking seriousness or importance

gradually become smaller, diminish, or decline

suave, courteous, and refined

9. enumerate

cautious and careful

remarkably large or impressive

sincere regret for wrongdoing

list or count items one by one

10. artifice

person who writes plays

clever or cunning device or trick

cause of failure or ruin

dishonest or unprincipled person

11. gratification

imitate with the aim of matching or surpassing

intense enthusiasm or passion

deep narrow valley with steep sides

pleasure or satisfaction

12. acclaimed

publicly praised or admired

leader of a group or movement

specific language or terminology

maintenance or repair work

13. mordant

lacking harmony; unsuitable

humorous imitation of style or genre

bitingly sarcastic.

dislike of foreigners

14. myopic

cultural spirit of a period

lack of foresight or long-term perspective

formal demand or request

floating debris or discarded objects

15. viper

official certification or approval

venomous snake with slit eyes

light and translucent

criminal world or hidden society

16. purveyor

describe or outline precisely

dull, grimy, or drab

state of being first or most important

seller or provider of goods or services

17. brusque

abrupt or curt in manner or speech

someone who causes destruction

sad or depressed mood.

new growth or revival

18. nuance

harmful to health or progress

subtle difference or distinction

leave property or legacy to others

disperse or scatter something gradually and steadily

19. forfeiture

contemplative thinking

loss of right or property

deceitfulness or double-dealing in conduct or speech

brief summary of main points

20. profanity

curse words or irreverence

raise doubts or objections

cause or give rise to a situation or feeling

grief after a loved one’s death

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. quarry

2. incisive

3. singular

4. ostentatious

5. whimsical

6. prerequisite

7. repudiate

8. dwindle

9. enumerate

10. artifice

11. gratification

12. acclaimed

13. mordant

14. myopic

15. viper

16. purveyor

17. brusque

18. nuance

19. forfeiture

20. profanity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. quarry

2. incisive

3. singular

4. ostentatious

5. whimsical

6. prerequisite

7. repudiate

8. dwindle

9. enumerate

10. artifice

11. gratification

12. acclaimed

13. mordant

14. myopic

15. viper

16. purveyor

17. brusque

18. nuance

19. forfeiture

20. profanity

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