Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. squadron

trap for catching animals

self-examination or reflection

optical instrument with changing patterns

military unit of aircraft or ships

2. shroud

cover that conceals or protects

sly or dishonest person

cause of ruin or harm

list or count items one by one

3. kinship

deep-seated hostility or hatred

relationship by blood or marriage

connection or link between things

difficult or dangerous situation

4. parable

deep, crack or fissure in ice

a simple story with moral lesson

punishment for wrongdoing

preferring to be apart from society

5. hackneyed

alluring but dangerous woman or sound

inciting rebellion or resistance

delicacy or nuance

overused and unoriginal

6. taboo

extremely unpleasant or morally despicable

unintentional, accidental, careless

social or cultural prohibition

lack of skill, clumsiness

7. lineage

to criticize harshly or slander

hospital, medical facility for short-term care

a rotating column of air causing chaos

descent from ancestors

8. loquacious

clever or cunning device or trick

possbly cause harm or failure

secret or hidden

very talkative; chatty.

9. superficial

cancel or revoke formally

descendant or heir of a family

lacking depth or substance

person who flatters others

10. bewitching

enchanting or charming

sudden disastrous event or change

state of filth and misery

mutually exchanging or returning

11. audacity

bold or daring behavior

incapable of being defended

accumulate or receive progressively

to criticize harshly or slander

12. genuflect

feeling of joy and pride

praise or elevate highly

spread of disease or influence

to kneel and show respect

13. imperil

endanger; pose a risk to

half-conscious mental state

unconventional or slightly strange in behavior or appearance

continuous change or movement

14. harangue

angry, lengthy speech

showing wealth; rich or luxurious

abrupt or curt in manner or speech

fearful or apprehensive

15. wry

group of surrounding islands

joining of rivers or events

excessively proud or without result

dry humor or twisted expression

16. sycophantic

causing interruption or annoyance

excessively flattering

amends made for a wrong or injury

unpredictable change or fluctuation

17. disposition

direct opposite or contrast

personality or mood

a small amount.

release gradually or display strongly

18. axiomatic

taken as given; self-evident

harmful, hostile, adverse

platform for public speaking

lack of confidence or courage

19. impassive

moral corruption or wickedness

emotionless; showing no feeling

generally silly or foolish

to make less severe.

20. quiescent

in a state of inactivity or rest

deception or trickery

group of performers or actors

persistence in effort

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. squadron

2. shroud

3. kinship

4. parable

5. hackneyed

6. taboo

7. lineage

8. loquacious

9. superficial

10. bewitching

11. audacity

12. genuflect

13. imperil

14. harangue

15. wry

16. sycophantic

17. disposition

18. axiomatic

19. impassive

20. quiescent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. squadron

2. shroud

3. kinship

4. parable

5. hackneyed

6. taboo

7. lineage

8. loquacious

9. superficial

10. bewitching

11. audacity

12. genuflect

13. imperil

14. harangue

15. wry

16. sycophantic

17. disposition

18. axiomatic

19. impassive

20. quiescent

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