Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. explore

to examine or investigate

very important; pointing out faults

persuasive or believable

obtain or achieve successfully

2. upset

Extended period of low rainfall

persistent, unwanted preoccupation

distressed or emotionally troubled

acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate

3. pop up one after another

outdoor space attached to a building

likely to do or suffer.

appear suddenly

to overstate or magnify

4. unbearable

to breathe out

fair or sensible.

Impossible to endure

Main subject or idea

5. aspiring

call upon or bring together

Following behind

intended to punish.

Hoping to achieve something

6. improve

-to make better

deceit for personal gain

sudden strong rush of wind

chemical to kill pests

7. in descending order

participation or engagement in a activity

persistent over a long time

-from highest to lowest

Recreational venue with rides and games

8. blackmail

stop happening.

small device or tool

Threatening to reveal secrets unless paid

Fabrics made from fibers

9. flock

Young people collectively

Interrupt peace or calm

group of birds or animals

Increase or intensify

10. context in essay

likely to do or suffer.

Theoretical or non-concrete concept

plural of nuance; small differences

surrounding information in writing

11. audience

lack of ability or capacity

deeply involved or absorbed in

Group of viewers or listeners

action against someone for a perceived wrong

12. high-profile

to recoil in fear or embarrassment

attracting a lot of attention

Unexpected and unintended event

agree or endorse idea

13. encounter

working a second job apart from primary employment

to come across or meet unexpectedly

human being; individual

microorganism causing disease

14. recognize

opt for or select

Emotionally intense or striking

identify someone or something from previous knowledge

generation born approximately 1981–1996

15. planetarium

theater for astronomical shows

study of fundamental questions; beliefs

closely connected or appropriate

Frequent absence from work or school

16. vital

-extreme or very strong

Statement given as proof

absolutely necessary or essential

person or organization holding a record or achievement

17. compensate for

organized effort for a goal

make up for loss or deficiency

human action to influence outcomes

outer parts of a city or town

18. Catholic church

Tackle environmental challenges

to obtain or receive from source

Christian religious institution

to position or arrange troops or resources

19. resort to

people who evaluate or judge

Unwanted or objectionable

succeed despite difficulty

turn to as a last option

20. vigorous

stranded or isolated especially by water or circumstance

lacking depth or serious thought

strong and energetic

skilled expert.

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. explore

2. upset

3. pop up one after another

4. unbearable

5. aspiring

6. improve

7. in descending order

8. blackmail

9. flock

10. context in essay

11. audience

12. high-profile

13. encounter

14. recognize

15. planetarium

16. vital

17. compensate for

18. Catholic church

19. resort to

20. vigorous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. explore

2. upset

3. pop up one after another

4. unbearable

5. aspiring

6. improve

7. in descending order

8. blackmail

9. flock

10. context in essay

11. audience

12. high-profile

13. encounter

14. recognize

15. planetarium

16. vital

17. compensate for

18. Catholic church

19. resort to

20. vigorous

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