Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. syllabus

outline of a course or subject

person wandering without a home

subtle difference or distinction

effective in producing a desired result

2. quibble

shockingly evil

the art or science of teaching

guarantee of product's quality

argue over minor issues or details

3. redress

delay action unnecessarily

respect and admiration

fix or remedy wrong or injury

temporary replacement

4. ruse

deliverance from harm or evil

deceptive trick or strategem

benefit or blessing; helpful thing

violent whirlpool; turbulent situation.

5. expound

broken piece of a brittle object

explain in detail

showing concern or care

undermining or overthrow

6. aloof

venomous snake with slit eyes

emotionally distant or reserved

cautious and sensible

substitute authorized to act

7. hamper

artificial or pretentious behavior

to hinder or obstruct

sensitivity in dealing with others

leader without real power

8. singularity

illness or disease.

state of being one of a kind

looking back on past events

property left by will; inheritance

9. incense

scold or reprimand severely

change to a better or worse state

equality or equivalence

aromatic, scent, to incense, to infuriate

10. luxuriant

inequality, injustice, unfairness

abundantly rich or lush.

one-tenth of income given as offering

uniform in composition

11. serfdom

prevent or avoid; make unnecessary

assignment to a lower status or order

green with lush vegetation

system where peasants are bound to land

12. intransigence

pain or suffering

underhanded or dishonest behavior

enthusiasm or energy

refusal to change stance or opinion

13. radicalism

lack of harmony or clash of sounds or ideas

correct or make right

advocacy for fundamental change

separation of groups based on characteristics

14. squalid

tax on imported or exported goods

substitute authorized to act

nearing death or inactivity.

extremely dirty and unpleasant

15. acrimony

bitterness or rancor

wrap or enfold completely

to lose luster or become discolored

refusal to obey or conform

16. repute

creativity, cleverness, inventiveness

strong dislike or hate.

general opinion or reputation

repetitive list or prayer; tedious recitation.

17. equilibrium

state of balance or stability

leader without real power

impractically idealistic; unrealistic

depraved or wicked behavior

18. watchword

code word or guiding principle

concentrated artillery fire or overwhelming attack

preceding event or condition

worthy of strong disapproval

19. precedence

priority in importance or order

feeling very down or hopeless

generous giving or donations

intangible, vague, or unclear

20. querulous

long story of heroic deeds

complaining in a petulant manner

risky or dangerous

insolent; rude; not relevant

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. syllabus

2. quibble

3. redress

4. ruse

5. expound

6. aloof

7. hamper

8. singularity

9. incense

10. luxuriant

11. serfdom

12. intransigence

13. radicalism

14. squalid

15. acrimony

16. repute

17. equilibrium

18. watchword

19. precedence

20. querulous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. syllabus

2. quibble

3. redress

4. ruse

5. expound

6. aloof

7. hamper

8. singularity

9. incense

10. luxuriant

11. serfdom

12. intransigence

13. radicalism

14. squalid

15. acrimony

16. repute

17. equilibrium

18. watchword

19. precedence

20. querulous

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