Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. castigate

reprimand severely or punish

harsh discordant mixture of sounds

changing quickly and unpredictably

cancel or revoke formally

2. bereavement

an outburst of childish temper or frustration

moral decline or decay

grief after a loved one’s death

accept reluctantly but without protest

3. eclectic

done without real effort

predominance or dominance

deriving ideas or tastes from diverse sources

severity or harmfulness of a disease

4. wane

the point at which something is realized

lowest point or the worst moment

relating to excessive concern for rules

to decrease gradually in size or intensity

5. prudent

to stimulate into activity

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cautious and sensible

lowest point or the worst moment

6. watchdog

pleasure from self-pain.

guardian or protector of property

extremely tiring or demanding

extensive view or prospect

7. xenophobia

dislike of foreigners

steady effort and care

un concerned, neutral, having no preference

openly disregard or defy

8. absolve

warm but not hot; indifferent.

free from guilt or responsibility

not allowing light to pass through; unclear

excessively arrogant or confident

9. torrent

fast-moving stream of water

difficult or dangerous situation

intense happiness or excitement

a person's legal residence or home

10. symbolism

cheat or defraud

treat with disdain or neglect

grief after a loved one’s death

use of symbols to represent ideas

11. languish

suffer neglect or hardship

follower or supporter of a cause

preceding event or condition

careful management of resources

12. commensurate

proportional or corresponding

assign to an inferiores position

resistance to change, inactivity

fix or remedy wrong or injury

13. espouse

seemingly true but not necessarily so

the point at which something is realized

adopt or support a cause or belief

widespread destruction

14. querulous

hospital, medical facility for short-term care

complaining in a petulant manner

vibrate or shake slightly; musical note

sincere regret for wrongdoing

15. taskmaster

urgent need or demand

fearful or apprehensive

habitually silent or uncommunicative

strict supervisor or overseer

16. undercurrent

severe or strict in appearance or attitude

finalization or completion

challenging or painful experience

underlying feeling or influence

17. brusque

outline of a course or subject

process of selling assets; dissolution.

abrupt or curt in manner or speech

master musician or conductor.

18. yearning

deep longing or desire

beautifully made or designed

rude or lacking manners

state of careful attention or watchfulness

19. madcap

loud enthusiastic approval

extreme greed for wealth or possessions

cheerful readiness or eagerness

wildly impulsive; reckless.

20. spinster

generous giving or donations

departure from the norm

unmarried woman beyond typical marriage age

inequality, injustice, unfairness

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. castigate

2. bereavement

3. eclectic

4. wane

5. prudent

6. watchdog

7. xenophobia

8. absolve

9. torrent

10. symbolism

11. languish

12. commensurate

13. espouse

14. querulous

15. taskmaster

16. undercurrent

17. brusque

18. yearning

19. madcap

20. spinster

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. castigate

2. bereavement

3. eclectic

4. wane

5. prudent

6. watchdog

7. xenophobia

8. absolve

9. torrent

10. symbolism

11. languish

12. commensurate

13. espouse

14. querulous

15. taskmaster

16. undercurrent

17. brusque

18. yearning

19. madcap

20. spinster

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