Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. hallmark

modest and simple

a distinctive feature or characteristic

gradually become smaller, diminish, or decline

most perfect or typical example

2. totalitarian

celebration of an anniversary or event

endure or withstand hardship

authoritarian government control

hint, slight suspicion or idea

3. thoroughfare

very happy or proud; delighted

busy street or road

doing with careful persistence

medieval chemistry aimed at turning base metals to gold

4. paraphernalia

person who flatters others

empty space or vacuum

equipment or personal belongings

not candid or sincere

5. proclivity

charitable or humane

pretend or fake

person who values practical results

tendency toward something

6. parody

long journey or adventurous voyage

humorous imitation of style or genre

intense dislike or disdain

greed for money or possessions

7. polemic

a controversial argument or debate

embarrassing failure

encourage or stimulate action

to strongly desire something

8. obsequious

proof that a statement is false

inert substance for testing

excessively eager to please or obey

causing sorrow or regret

9. crypt

benefit or blessing; helpful thing

temporary stay or visit

powerful tropical storm in the pacific

hidden underground room

10. immensity

vastness; great extent or size

violate or go beyond bounds

venomous snake with slit eyes

period of stagnation, inactivity, or depression

11. perennial

delicacy or nuance

hinder; obstruct progress

lasting or recurring yearly

lack of caution or concern for danger

12. statute

cultural spirit of a period

raider or plunderer.

temporary structure for execution

law enacted by a legislative body

13. proscribe

forbid or prohibit

sneaky or secretive

barely noticeable; subtly

intentionally avoid or stay away from

14. treatise

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell

formal written work on a subject

doing with careful persistence

majestic, dignified, or grand

15. bewitching

loud enthusiastic approval

no longer existing or functioning

become less intense or widespread

enchanting or charming

16. adjuration

period of watchfulness

short pleasant trip or excursion

solemn urging or command

emotionally distant or reserved

17. grovel

area of land or thought passage

origin or source of something

brief attack or incursion

to humble oneself excessively

18. vigil

predisposition to influence

period of watchfulness

characterized by showy display

adopt or support a cause or belief

19. tempestuous

provoke action or trouble

cause of pain or suffering

careful consideration

stormy or turbulent

20. ringleader

descendant or heir of a family

code word or guiding principle

grief after a loved one’s death

leader of a group or movement

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. hallmark

2. totalitarian

3. thoroughfare

4. paraphernalia

5. proclivity

6. parody

7. polemic

8. obsequious

9. crypt

10. immensity

11. perennial

12. statute

13. proscribe

14. treatise

15. bewitching

16. adjuration

17. grovel

18. vigil

19. tempestuous

20. ringleader

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. hallmark

2. totalitarian

3. thoroughfare

4. paraphernalia

5. proclivity

6. parody

7. polemic

8. obsequious

9. crypt

10. immensity

11. perennial

12. statute

13. proscribe

14. treatise

15. bewitching

16. adjuration

17. grovel

18. vigil

19. tempestuous

20. ringleader

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