Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. insensible

deviating from the norm

deserving respect because of age or wisdom

unable to feel or perceive; insensible to pain

to support or maintain, confirm

2. inquisitive

complete; covering all aspects

to energize or refresh

tall, four-sided stone monument; memorial

eager for knowledge

3. vulnerable

makes unclear or confusing

person who insists on strict adherence to rules

seems reasonable or probable

susceptible to harm or attack

4. acquiesce

healthful, promoting health

a statement or suggestion put forward for consideration

secrecy for fraudulent purpose

accept reluctantly but without protest

5. incongruous

incompatible; out of place or inappropriate

flattering words to persuade or coax

Clichéd or overused

reach an authoritative judgment; mediate

6. stint

famous and respected

period of limited or fixed work, also a restriction

proportionate or corresponding in size

impose or collect (taxes)

7. dubious

artificial or pretentious behavior

doubtful or uncertain

ghostly figure or image appearingsuddenly

to satisfy fully, to gratify to excess

8. valiant

deep; intellectually significant

ditch surrounding a castle or fort

brave; courageous or heroic

hesitate or refuse to proceed

9. ideological

eager willingness or briskness

Force out of position

relating to ideas or beliefs; political philosophy

relating to sense of smell

10. hyperbole

Exaggerated statement for effect

reptile with a long tail

integrity and uprightness

serious mistake or error

11. glib

recklessly bold or rash

smooth but insincere

suffocate or suppress completely

accustomed to hardship; hardened

12. corroborate

Cultural values or character

intended to undermine or overthrow

confirm or support with evidence

threatening; suggesting future harm

13. deflect

fond of company or sociable

turn away; avoid or dodge

body and features are curvaceous and sensual

relating to sense of smell

14. tout

owing money

satisfy fully or indulging appetite completely

promote or praise energetically or aggressively

unintentional or accidental

15. stifled

suppressed; muffled or restrained

enthusiastic; eager or passionate

dispersed over a wide area

comparable; similar in certain ways

16. optician

vision care specialist

cone-bearing evergreen tree

involuntary quivering or shaking; slight earthquake

unlikely chance or stroke of luck

17. heretical

eager to eat or consume; insatiable

bird scientist

knowledge or awareness; understanding

opposing accepted beliefs

18. exuberant

weak or flimsy; lacking strength

priority in importance or rank

false or counterfeit; not genuine

overflowing with energy or enthusiasm

19. hierarchical

arranged in order of rank or importance

holding device for firearm

having a sharp inclination or high rate

unlucky or unfortunate

20. imprudence

enthusiastic; eager or passionate

spreading throughout; widespread

Worry unnecessarily

lack of caution or wisdom

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. insensible

2. inquisitive

3. vulnerable

4. acquiesce

5. incongruous

6. stint

7. dubious

8. valiant

9. ideological

10. hyperbole

11. glib

12. corroborate

13. deflect

14. tout

15. stifled

16. optician

17. heretical

18. exuberant

19. hierarchical

20. imprudence

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. insensible

2. inquisitive

3. vulnerable

4. acquiesce

5. incongruous

6. stint

7. dubious

8. valiant

9. ideological

10. hyperbole

11. glib

12. corroborate

13. deflect

14. tout

15. stifled

16. optician

17. heretical

18. exuberant

19. hierarchical

20. imprudence

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