Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. disingenuous

not candid or sincere

superiority in influence or power

weight or cargo capacity

core part of seed or idea

2. truism

obvious statement needing no proof

follower or supporter

anxious or unsettled

enchanting or charming

3. sustenance

clever, inventive, resourceful

worried or distressed

rude or insensitive

food or nourishment

4. abscond

respect or courteous regard

secretly leave to avoid arrest or prosecution

intense enthusiasm or passion

sign indicating future events

5. hypothetical

based on a situation that isn't real

twisted or complicated

harmless, unlikely to offend

specialized language of a group

6. charlatan

hold and use a tool or weapon

kill or destroy a large part

a fraud or con artist

pretentious display of wealth or importance

7. verbatim

longing mixed with sadness

word for word, exactly as spoken or written

subordinate or lesser person

lack of foresight or long-term perspective

8. subpoena

treat with disdain or neglect

legal order to appear in court

grief after a loved one’s death

poorly thought-out

9. ill-advised

present everywhere simultaneously

temporary failure or interval

astute or sharp judgment

poorly thought-out

10. peevish

boringly ordinary; overused

easily annoyed or irritated

subtle difference or distinction

pay back; avenge

11. forte

state of being lively or spirited

replace, displace

face or facial expression

strong point or specialty

12. omission

a person who overemphasizes rules

countless or very many things

offensive or indecent language or behavior

act of excluding or leaving out

13. propitious

most important or supreme

protection or support

favorable or auspicious

obstacle or barrier

14. oscillation

moving back and forth in a regular rhythm

produce or generate in large quantities

loss of strength or energy

pretentious display of wealth or importance

15. connoisseur

court order, command or warning

expert in art or taste

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

excessive obedience

16. bulwark

instruction, improvement, or moral upliftment

repetition for emphasis or clarity

replace or take the place of

defensive wall or stronghold

17. feud

long-standing argument or conflict

small remaining part of something

person who destroys property

loud, harsh, and grating

18. enclave

push someone out of a group or society

large outpouring or burst of activity

a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit

heavy material to stabilize a vessel

19. commiserate

medieval chemistry aimed at turning base metals to gold

brief attack or incursion

wave or flourish threateningly

to sympathize or feel pity

20. salubrious

a person who deserts an organization or set of principles

healthy or health-giving

protect or secure against harm

pacify or placate

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. disingenuous

2. truism

3. sustenance

4. abscond

5. hypothetical

6. charlatan

7. verbatim

8. subpoena

9. ill-advised

10. peevish

11. forte

12. omission

13. propitious

14. oscillation

15. connoisseur

16. bulwark

17. feud

18. enclave

19. commiserate

20. salubrious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. disingenuous

2. truism

3. sustenance

4. abscond

5. hypothetical

6. charlatan

7. verbatim

8. subpoena

9. ill-advised

10. peevish

11. forte

12. omission

13. propitious

14. oscillation

15. connoisseur

16. bulwark

17. feud

18. enclave

19. commiserate

20. salubrious

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