Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. altercation

heated argument or dispute

cheerful, carefree, or lighthearted

hazardous or betraying trust

support for existence

2. mortifying

craving revenge or retaliation

no longer existing or functioning

embarrassingly humiliating.

confirm or establish as true

3. kudos

praise or honor for achievement

constant, continuous without stopping

master musician or conductor.

damage to reputation

4. glean

draw out or bring forth a response or answer

to gather gradually

person who switches allegiance

state of being a slave or in bondage

5. defunct

elaborately decorated or detailed

no longer existing or functioning

lack of experience or sophistication

give out or distribute

6. bigotry

seeking knowledge of the future through supernatural means

noisy commotion or disturbance

intolerance toward different beliefs or opinions

pretending to have morals

7. misnomer

incorrect or misleading name.

ability to make mistakes

challenging or painful experience

take power by force illegally

8. hasten

to hurry or accelerate

deeply touching or affecting

reserved or restrained

casual calmness or indifference

9. byword

read carefully or thoroughly

common saying or epithet; symbol

an educated guess

among other things; among others

10. ubiquitous

shaking or slight vibration

present everywhere simultaneously

sudden, fierce attack or assault

dull or lacking interest

11. oust

taking advantage of situations for personal gain

remove someone from power or position

hallowedness or sacredness

indirect reference

12. appease

pacify or placate

to kneel and show respect

badly made or inferior quality

showing concern or care

13. decry

ridicule or mock

hint, slight suspicion or idea

leftover or remaining

criticize openly; condemn

14. reverie

daydream or fanciful musing

endurance of pain or hardship

act of abolishing or repealing

strong feeling toward career or occupation

15. provenance

series of three related works

irregular or rapid heartbeat

strict supervisor or overseer

origin or source of something

16. intimation

long story of heroic deeds

a state of noisy chaos or wild uproar

indirect hint or suggestion

strong dislike or disinclination

17. dispensation

exemption from rules

vital or central element.

lacking self-confidence

special honour or respect shown publicly

18. vindication

extremely attentive to detail and ethics

forerunner or ancestor

proof that someone is right or justified

poorly made or insubstantial

19. pristine

composure or self-assurance

uncorrupted or original

disguise or false show.

harm or violate sanctity

20. tangible

pedestal for reading or speaking

deadlock or stalemate situation

unnecessary or excessive

able to be touched or perceived physically

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. altercation

2. mortifying

3. kudos

4. glean

5. defunct

6. bigotry

7. misnomer

8. hasten

9. byword

10. ubiquitous

11. oust

12. appease

13. decry

14. reverie

15. provenance

16. intimation

17. dispensation

18. vindication

19. pristine

20. tangible

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. altercation

2. mortifying

3. kudos

4. glean

5. defunct

6. bigotry

7. misnomer

8. hasten

9. byword

10. ubiquitous

11. oust

12. appease

13. decry

14. reverie

15. provenance

16. intimation

17. dispensation

18. vindication

19. pristine

20. tangible

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