Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. palpable

easily achieved or effortless

sensitivity in dealing with others

tangible; able to be touched or felt

harshness or strictness

2. eclectic

shaking or slight vibration

resentful or hostile feeling

deriving ideas or tastes from diverse sources

deep, crack or fissure in ice

3. sovereign

supreme ruler or authority

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval

a sudden feeling of resentment

plead or beg earnestly

4. torque

twisting force or moment

pleasant to taste or accept

person named after another; namesake relation

official rule, law, or regulation

5. adage

traditional saying expressing a common truth

wicked, morally wrong, unjust

cheerful readiness or eagerness

a person who deserts an organization or set of principles

6. recalcitrance

showing lack of concern or worry

podium for sermons

stubborn resistance to authority

equipment or personal belongings

7. tycoon

wealthy influential business leader

a solemn procession

by which or through which

recommendation or endorsement

8. obtuse

make a mistake or be incorrect

existing alone or single

river feeding into larger stream

slow to understand; dull

9. capitulate

improve or make better

leading position in movement

shockingly evil

surrender or give up resistance

10. feign

restraint in speech or manner

pretend or fake

forbid or prohibit

greeting or acknowledgment

11. theologian

scholar of religious studies

weak or lacking energy

maze or complicated network

overcome difficulty

12. acuity

exaggerated or dramatic behavior

raised platform for speakers

extensive view or prospect

sharpness or keenness of thought or perception

13. rescind

regard with disgust or hatred

revoke, cancel, or repeal

courage and resilience.

process of establishing truth or accuracy

14. heinous

shockingly evil

outdated or obsolete

publicly criticize with satire

aggressive; eager to fight

15. sordid

relentless; unstoppable; unforgiving

intentionally avoid or stay away from

involving morally distasteful actions

condescending or snobbish attitude

16. requisition

formal demand or request

process of selling assets; dissolution.

courage in adversity

deception or trickery

17. hegemony

invincible; unable to be conquered

follower or supporter of a cause

dominance or leadership

annoyance or irritation

18. luxuriant

relieve or lessen without curing

abundantly rich or lush.

insurer or sponsor financially backing

newspaper with sensational stories

19. decry

endanger; pose a risk to

medieval chemistry aimed at turning base metals to gold

criticize openly; condemn

symbolic story or representation

20. veracity

boredom or listlessness arising from lack of interest

sneaky or secretive

truthfulness or accuracy

formal demand or request

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. palpable

2. eclectic

3. sovereign

4. torque

5. adage

6. recalcitrance

7. tycoon

8. obtuse

9. capitulate

10. feign

11. theologian

12. acuity

13. rescind

14. heinous

15. sordid

16. requisition

17. hegemony

18. luxuriant

19. decry

20. veracity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. palpable

2. eclectic

3. sovereign

4. torque

5. adage

6. recalcitrance

7. tycoon

8. obtuse

9. capitulate

10. feign

11. theologian

12. acuity

13. rescind

14. heinous

15. sordid

16. requisition

17. hegemony

18. luxuriant

19. decry

20. veracity

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