Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. cosmology

provoke action or trouble

study of the universe

rule by talent or ability.

name or designation

2. fortuitous

symbol or sign representing something

everyday language of a specific region

accidental or lucky

optical instrument with changing patterns

3. theologian

underhanded or dishonest behavior

not allowing light to pass through; unclear

celebration of an anniversary or event

scholar of religious studies

4. derogatory

insulting or disapproving

cruel oppressive ruler

to hinder or obstruct

widely offensive or scandalous

5. stanza

government treasury or funds

group of lines in a poem

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

intensely enthusiastic

6. scrutinise

unintentional, accidental, careless

examine carefully and thoroughly

consequences or effects of an action

belonging to a different time period

7. podium

bitter or sharp in tone or taste

deep regret or guilt

raised platform for speakers

green with lush vegetation

8. cohesion

mourn or express grief

playfully humorous

having a desire for revenge

sticking together; unity

9. velocity

extremely funny or noisy

large painting on a wall or ceiling

speed of something in a given direction

end or conclusion

10. cavalcade

half-conscious mental state

the stopping or pausing of something

a procession of riders or carriages

occurring by chance in a beneficial way

11. daunting

intimidating or discouraging in difficulty

annoyance or irritation

level or rank in an organization or society

challenging or painful experience

12. poise

composure or self-assurance

think deeply or repeatedly

final result or conclusion

support or sponsorship

13. pungency

sharpness of taste or smell

having keen insight

wilful destruction of property

secret agreement for deception

14. trusteeship

position of managing assets for others

curse words or irreverence

animal that eats plants

notice of someone's death and biography

15. resonance

stubborn, unyielding to persuasion

immediately advantageous

deep, full, echoing sound

spread throughout

16. recluse

person who lives in seclusion

condition or limitation

enjoy greatly; flavorful condiment

cause of pain or suffering

17. swathe

excessive self-love or self-centeredness

wrap or enfold completely

perfect example or embodiment of a quality

unpredictable change or fluctuation

18. fodder

playful or fantastical quality

food for animals

aromatic, scent, to incense, to infuriate

without equal or competition

19. harangue

women advocating voting rights

harass or oppress persistently

angry, lengthy speech

forerunner or ancestor

20. rapacity

give up or let go of

failure to take proper care or caution

greed for wealth or possessions

feelings of deep respect or reverence

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cosmology

2. fortuitous

3. theologian

4. derogatory

5. stanza

6. scrutinise

7. podium

8. cohesion

9. velocity

10. cavalcade

11. daunting

12. poise

13. pungency

14. trusteeship

15. resonance

16. recluse

17. swathe

18. fodder

19. harangue

20. rapacity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cosmology

2. fortuitous

3. theologian

4. derogatory

5. stanza

6. scrutinise

7. podium

8. cohesion

9. velocity

10. cavalcade

11. daunting

12. poise

13. pungency

14. trusteeship

15. resonance

16. recluse

17. swathe

18. fodder

19. harangue

20. rapacity

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