Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. vociferous

violate a law or boundary

crying out loudly; boisterous

having or showing excessive interest in sex

using very few words

2. promulgate

to officially announce or publish

intimidating or discouraging

revoke, cancel or repeal

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

3. quagmire

distribute for a specific purpose

device that produces electricity; assault

stubbornly refusing to change

difficult situation or entrapment

4. behemoth

innocent; straightforward

enormous or powerful creature or thing

to fill with love or admiration

having mixed feelings

5. punctilious

paying strict attention to detail

critically scold or condemn

offensive or harmful

dig out from the ground

6. verdant

showing love or romantic feeling

green; lush with vegetation

lacking originality; boring

clear from blame

7. lucid

refuse to accept; reject

stick to or follow closely

clear and easy to understand

having a revengeful nature

8. swarthy

make sacred or holy

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

secure from violation

9. redoubtable

inspiring fear or respect

pitifully sad or abandoned

quick and superficial

channel for conveying fluid

10. censure

add or incorporate territory

express strong disapproval

gradual introduction; soaking

lacking originality; boring

11. turpitude

wicked or depraved behavior

decrease in size or intensity

feeling of worry or unease

insincerely pious or moralistic

12. forage

critic of traditions or beliefs

search for food or supplies

spoil or desecrate; make dirty or unclean

enthusiastic applause or praise

13. atone

curse or slander

praise enthusiastically

make amends for wrongdoings

to scold or complain bitterly

14. paradigm

regard with deep respect or admiration

implore or beg earnestly

typical example or model

clear and easy to understand

15. hegemony

general dominance or leadership

widespread fame or reputation

total disorder or confusion

a sign of future events; warning

16. scrupulous

speak ill of; belittle or defame

wild and untamed

diligent and ethical

lacking sharpness or quickness

17. empathy

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

flexible and graceful

mysterious or difficult to understand

ability to understand others' feelings

18. excursion

restore to good condition or appearance

small amount or limited quantity

a short trip or outing

relating to the earth or land

19. pejorative

expressing disapproval or negative tone

boring; tiresome; monotonous

promiscuous; reckless; unprovoked

create or invent in imagination

20. abduct

grow or develop skill

avoiding social interactions or society

soothing or softening agent

take someone away by force

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. vociferous

2. promulgate

3. quagmire

4. behemoth

5. punctilious

6. verdant

7. lucid

8. swarthy

9. redoubtable

10. censure

11. turpitude

12. forage

13. atone

14. paradigm

15. hegemony

16. scrupulous

17. empathy

18. excursion

19. pejorative

20. abduct

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. vociferous

2. promulgate

3. quagmire

4. behemoth

5. punctilious

6. verdant

7. lucid

8. swarthy

9. redoubtable

10. censure

11. turpitude

12. forage

13. atone

14. paradigm

15. hegemony

16. scrupulous

17. empathy

18. excursion

19. pejorative

20. abduct

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