Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. kindle

reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman)

to start a fire or ignite

seemingly true but not necessarily so

suffer neglect or hardship

2. prophecy

large chaotic rush of animals or people

barely noticeable; subtly

unintentional, accidental, careless

divine prediction

3. parlance

beginner or someone new to an activity

mysterious or fascinating quality

specific language or terminology

persistent foul smell

4. tirade

undesirable or embarrassing

long, angry speech

area of land or thought passage

equipment or personal belongings

5. arguably

deep regret or guilt

belief that events are predetermined

possibly; can be debated or questioned

cautious and sensible

6. penitent

advocate or supporter

feeling regret for sins

scene of chaos or disorder

possbly cause harm or failure

7. precarious

expression of disapproval or blame

advocacy for fundamental change

to act excessively eager to please

unstable or uncertain

8. itinerary

official ban on trade or movement

discourage strongly

planned route or schedule of travel

detestably bad or evil

9. bane

severely critical or sarcastic

cause of ruin or harm

honesty and integrity

courageous and fearless

10. edict

official order or decree issued by authority

action done naturally and without planning

easily annoyed or irritated

exact copy or reproduction

11. contagion

state of hopelessness

spread of disease or influence

public announcement

enjoy greatly; flavorful condiment

12. vacillation

taking advantage of situations for personal gain

a person's legal residence or home

indecision or fluctuations

disconnection or aloofness

13. renown

person who writes plays

fame and admiration

large-scale departure or migration

draw out or bring forth a response or answer

14. philanthropic

charitable or humane

belonging naturally; essential

unwilling to compromise or change

harm or violate sanctity

15. entourage

lacking coherence or connection

a group of attendants or associates

exploratory survey or preliminary inspection

strictness or severity

16. suffragette

saving or shining brightly.

disbelief, skepticism

anxiety or fear; understanding

women advocating voting rights

17. transgress

to hesitate or fluctuate in decision

charmingly unusual or old-fashioned

violate or go beyond bounds

formal demand or request

18. doldrums

diligent and persistent in effort

ghost or ghostly figure

period of stagnation, inactivity, or depression

suffering for a cause.

19. colossal

collection of documents or files about a particular subject

gathering for discussion

agreement to stop fighting

extremely large or great

20. prolific

emotionless; showing no feeling

light and translucent

vulgar or abusive language

producing many offspring or works

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. kindle

2. prophecy

3. parlance

4. tirade

5. arguably

6. penitent

7. precarious

8. itinerary

9. bane

10. edict

11. contagion

12. vacillation

13. renown

14. philanthropic

15. entourage

16. suffragette

17. transgress

18. doldrums

19. colossal

20. prolific

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. kindle

2. prophecy

3. parlance

4. tirade

5. arguably

6. penitent

7. precarious

8. itinerary

9. bane

10. edict

11. contagion

12. vacillation

13. renown

14. philanthropic

15. entourage

16. suffragette

17. transgress

18. doldrums

19. colossal

20. prolific

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