Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. dirge

Boldly resisting authority

formally accuse of a crime

deduce or conclude

mournful song for the dead

2. odoriferous

having a strong or unpleasant smell

Prepare or secure

speak badly about

correct spelling and writing

3. banter

easily set on fire; flammable

divinely sweet or fragrant; delicious

playful and friendly teasing

fond of company or sociable

4. absurd

obedient or overly eager to please

deceptive act or trickery

wildly unreasonable or illogical

hardworking and careful

5. volatile

Make uneasy or confused

changeable or unstable easily

pleasantly spicy or tangy

of doubtful authenticity

6. condone

feeling of fear or agitation, apprehension

Discourage from action

accept or overlook bad behavior

complex work of art or music

7. extant

persuade or cause to happen

heavy club; ceremonial staff

still in existence; surviving

extremely dirty or unpleasant

8. prevail

incisive, cutting or sharply effective

to triumph, to be victorious or widespread

to revoke, cancel or repeal officially

sudden feeling of doubt or uneasiness

9. flounder

struggle to move or speak effectively

persuade through flattery; coax or cajole

winding; complex or indirect

break into pieces suddenly or violently

10. narcotic

pain-relieving drug; inducing sleep or stupor

Impress or blind with brilliance

resulting in profit

a glossy coating or superficial appearance

11. immutable

giving close and thoughtful attention

based on false or mistaken idea

comfort or support someone in distress

unchangeable; not able to be altered

12. shun

correct spelling and writing

deliberately avoid or ignore

shameless or without disguise

bribe or induce someone to commit an unlawful act

13. spine

still in existence; surviving

backbone; moral strength or courage

weaken gradually or insidiously

sudden and intense attack or rush

14. plod

capable of being defended or maintained

to spread throughout; permeate; fill

walk heavily or slowly; slow progress

doubting or questioning validity or authenticity

15. exonerate

remarkably bad or shocking

Cooking device or intense questioning

completely eliminate or destroy

clear from blame or guilt

16. annex

attach or add to something larger

presentation or explanation of ideas

praise highly in speech or writing

lacking or empty of

17. meager

holding device for firearm

gradually lessen or diminish

deficient or lacking

open to multiple interpretations

18. decorous

clear from blame or suspicion; justify

Properly polite and restrained

malleable or easily shaped

having infinite knowledge

19. crave

accustomed to hardship; hardened

implied or understood without being spoken

failure to care for properly; disregard

Yearn intensely for

20. explicit

Encourage or promote development

worsen or intensify negative condition

Clearly expressed

to appear more prominent or important

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. dirge

2. odoriferous

3. banter

4. absurd

5. volatile

6. condone

7. extant

8. prevail

9. flounder

10. narcotic

11. immutable

12. shun

13. spine

14. plod

15. exonerate

16. annex

17. meager

18. decorous

19. crave

20. explicit

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. dirge

2. odoriferous

3. banter

4. absurd

5. volatile

6. condone

7. extant

8. prevail

9. flounder

10. narcotic

11. immutable

12. shun

13. spine

14. plod

15. exonerate

16. annex

17. meager

18. decorous

19. crave

20. explicit

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