Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. orthography

correct spelling and writing

violation or breaking of law or duty

harshness of tone or manner; severity

wicked or unjust

2. onomatopoeia

shy or reserved to attract attention

word that imitates sound; sound to word match

ornate or excessively decorated

stating this as a fact; assertion

3. castigate

prove false or incorrect

reprimand or punish severely

praise highly in speech or writing

Unpleasant musical or mental clash

4. withhold

spreading throughout; widespread

refuse to give or grant; keep back

recklessly bold or rash

enthusiastically lively

5. vacillate

waver between different opinions or actions

Mixed from various sources

forerunner or something that comes before

lacking determination

6. astute

shrewd; having keen insight

stubbornly asserting opinions

mysterious or confusing person/event

plain; not decorated or embellished

7. reciprocal

very talkative; chatty

speak badly about

overly concerned with minor details; precise

mutual or shared equally between parties

8. overshadow

deliberately avoid or abstain from

incomplete; favoring one side; biased

to appear more prominent or important

weaken or reduce in severity

9. charter

Mixed from various sources

moderate in consumption or indulgence

official document outlining rights or privileges

difficult to understand; obscure

10. tamp

pack down tightly or press firmly

descriptive term or nickname

pause in fighting or conflict; ceasefire

representative or agent sent on a mission

11. enthral

intense or wild excitement or activity

unpredictable or erratic idea or action

Capture complete attention

stubbornly disobedient; resisting authority

12. stake

insincere or biased speech

a wooden or metal post or bet on a gamble

worsen or intensify negative condition

done with much effort

13. reticent

accept reluctantly but without protest

study of disease

hold close; accept willingly

reserved; not revealing thoughts readily

14. jest

spreading throughout; widespread

hidden or secret

thing said for humor or mockery

using few words

15. diatribe

burdensome or difficult

bitter, abusive speech

courage or resolution, spirited daring

official grant of rights, exclusive invention rights

16. dispel

to relieve or lessen suffering or pain

to prove false or incorrect, to disprove

drive away or make disappear

take part in superficially or casually

17. harbor

weaken or reduce in severity

provide shelter or refuge

crush or silence with force; suppress or stifle

excessively talkative

18. encroach

increase or make larger

intrude gradually; invade

consequence; complication

take part in superficially or casually

19. mediocre

seems reasonable or probable

luxurious wealth or riches

move back and forth

average; of moderate quality or ability

20. protracted

causing great harm, deadly or harmful

combine into one

extended in duration, prolonged

to add notes or comments for explanation

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. orthography

2. onomatopoeia

3. castigate

4. withhold

5. vacillate

6. astute

7. reciprocal

8. overshadow

9. charter

10. tamp

11. enthral

12. stake

13. reticent

14. jest

15. diatribe

16. dispel

17. harbor

18. encroach

19. mediocre

20. protracted

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. orthography

2. onomatopoeia

3. castigate

4. withhold

5. vacillate

6. astute

7. reciprocal

8. overshadow

9. charter

10. tamp

11. enthral

12. stake

13. reticent

14. jest

15. diatribe

16. dispel

17. harbor

18. encroach

19. mediocre

20. protracted

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