Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. opacity

challenge, question validity or honesty

degree to which something is opaque; not transparent

child with extraordinary talents

support or reinforce; structural prop

2. backlash

state of being unaware or unconscious

extended scholarly paper or thesis, detailed research study

adverse reaction or resistance

lacking enthusiasm or energy

3. scaffold

cause of failure or ruin

temporary structure for execution

belonging naturally; essential

bad-tempered or miserly person

4. xenophobe

act of obtaining

serious, respectful, and unadventurous

feeling or appearing casually calm or relaxed

person afraid of foreigners

5. gauche

lacking social grace or tact

large painting on a wall or ceiling

an irresistible urge to act

indecently appealing

6. supersede

extreme reluctance to spend

replace or take the place of

holding firmly, persistent

like a palace; grand or luxurious

7. relegation

crack or opening in surface

undermining or overthrow

group working together

assignment to a lower status or order

8. mural

notoriety, evil reputation, shame

large painting on a wall or ceiling

highest point or apex

fake name used by writers

9. rebuff

boringly ordinary; overused

rope or chain to restrict movement

showing deep respect

reject or refuse suddenly

10. sainthood

encourage or assist in wrongdoing

occurring by chance in a beneficial way

characterized by sitting or inactivity

state of being a saint

11. telepathy

origin or source of something

mind-to-mind communication

open to influence or persuasion

correct or make right

12. esoteric

delay action unnecessarily

temporary stay or visit

intended for or likely to be understood by few

large, imposing building or structure

13. muffle

to soften or reduce sound.

use of symbols to represent ideas

belittle or speak badly of

one who lives outside their country

14. intimidation

intense anger or wrath

causing fear to influence actions

disappointment with reality

easily shaped or molded.

15. exposition

lenient, permissive, yielding to desires

explanation or display

skillful and nimble with hands or mind

great person of influence.

16. vagrant

increase or make larger

proof that a statement is false

lacking coherence or connection

person wandering without a home

17. cordial

praise or elevate highly

friendly and sincere

whimsical story or fiber thread

suffer neglect or hardship

18. prodigy

closing or separation into constituent parts or elements

insisting on immediate attention

enjoy greatly; flavorful condiment

child with extraordinary talents

19. abjure

combination of different elements

renounce or reject solemnly

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

altering history or facts

20. unanimous

vigorous energy or enthusiasm

in complete agreement

half-conscious mental state

group of lines in a poem

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. opacity

2. backlash

3. scaffold

4. xenophobe

5. gauche

6. supersede

7. relegation

8. mural

9. rebuff

10. sainthood

11. telepathy

12. esoteric

13. muffle

14. intimidation

15. exposition

16. vagrant

17. cordial

18. prodigy

19. abjure

20. unanimous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. opacity

2. backlash

3. scaffold

4. xenophobe

5. gauche

6. supersede

7. relegation

8. mural

9. rebuff

10. sainthood

11. telepathy

12. esoteric

13. muffle

14. intimidation

15. exposition

16. vagrant

17. cordial

18. prodigy

19. abjure

20. unanimous

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