Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. garrulous

science of map-making

written statement verified by oath

a model or example of something

tending to talk excessively

2. indignant

believing in superiority

accept reluctantly but without protest

gorgeous brightness or light

angry, upset at injustice

3. zodiac

harmful to health or progress

constellation-based astrological chart

pleasure or satisfaction

male dominance or strength.

4. indolent

tendency, preference, leaning

support or reinforce; structural prop

strong dislike or contempt

lazy, habitually idle

5. sloth

most perfect or typical example

cause of ruin or harm

reluctance to work or act; laziness

suave, courteous, and refined

6. prevaricate

notable person; sources of light.

impossible to imagine or accept

kindness or charitable attitude

avoid directly answering

7. ostracise

not easily understood; obscure

dishonest or unprincipled person

temporary inactivity or suspension

push someone out of a group or society

8. purport

appear to be or imply something falsely

involve in conflict or argument

person who gives tips or rumors

emotionless; showing no feeling

9. timorous

political approach appealing to common people

celebration of an anniversary or event

the point at which something is realized

fearful or apprehensive

10. intransigent

mild expression replacing a harsh one

clear from blame or suspicion

delicacy or nuance

unwilling to compromise or change

11. penitent

lack of energy or enthusiasm

involve as a necessary or inevitable part

feeling regret for sins

a statement contradicting itself

12. appease

pacify or placate

lazy, habitually idle

brief love affair or flirtation

harmful or critical remark

13. reticence

resentful or hostile feeling

a confusing or difficult problem

viciously fierce or violent

restraint in speech or manner

14. epiphany

compensate, secure against loss or damage

sudden realization or insightful revelation

indicator of what’s to come

response that contradicts or refutes

15. maverick

valuable family possession

impossible to overcome or surpass

person lacking in intelligence

independent-minded person.

16. immeasurably

person skilled in planning

aggressive and eager to fight

extremely; beyond measure or limit

collection of documents or files about a particular subject

17. untenable

biting verbal attack

criminal world or hidden society

incapable of being defended

inert substance for testing

18. ballast

person taking law enforcement into own hands

moral decline or decay

provoke action or trouble

heavy material to stabilize a vessel

19. hiatus

think about carefully

shameless or reckless behavior

class of intellectuals or highly educated people

gap or interruption

20. unsullied

growing harmful gradually without notice

concentrated artillery fire or overwhelming attack

a small amount.

pure, innocent or unspoiled

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. garrulous

2. indignant

3. zodiac

4. indolent

5. sloth

6. prevaricate

7. ostracise

8. purport

9. timorous

10. intransigent

11. penitent

12. appease

13. reticence

14. epiphany

15. maverick

16. immeasurably

17. untenable

18. ballast

19. hiatus

20. unsullied

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. garrulous

2. indignant

3. zodiac

4. indolent

5. sloth

6. prevaricate

7. ostracise

8. purport

9. timorous

10. intransigent

11. penitent

12. appease

13. reticence

14. epiphany

15. maverick

16. immeasurably

17. untenable

18. ballast

19. hiatus

20. unsullied

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