Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. upbraid

deceptively harmful

prevent success of; contrasting force

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

criticize sharply; scold

2. convivial

show or reveal clearly

friendly and lively

intimidating or discouraging

bruise or hematoma

3. concise

standards for judgment

secretly cooperate in wrongdoing

brief and to the point

associated in wrongdoing

4. anxiety

bend or change direction of light or sound

hostile or harmful

invent or make up

feeling of worry or unease

5. pulchritude

having a revengeful nature

physical beauty

act against or oppose

small increase or addition

6. dour

mix of different things

rebuke or reprimand severely

stern, harsh, or gloomy

person who follows rules

7. rancor

mysterious or difficult to understand

press or squeeze together

publicly condemn or accuse

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

8. animated

skillful deception or magic

worshiping idols excessively

prejudice or inclination for or against something

lively or filled with energy

9. decry

feeling of resentment or injustice

pleasant to taste or accept

publicly denounce or criticize

limited within boundaries

10. tractable

easy to manage or influence

wicked or depraved behavior

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

become less intense or widespread

11. adamant

greed or desire for wealth

refusing to change mind

shrewd and clever

roll about or indulge excessively

12. instigate

loud and harsh in sound

extremely old or outdated

perfect example of something

to stir up or provoke

13. approbation

damaging reputation; slanderous

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

open to influence or cooperation

concerned with helping others

14. lucid

ability to understand others' feelings

assign or entrust to another; representative

erase or wipe out; make less visible

clear and easy to understand

15. hypothetical

based on hypothesis; theoretical

weak; fragile; insubstantial

varied and diverse

device for pairing animals; burden

16. placid

interpret or understand

peaceful, undisturbed, calm

serving as a typical example

highest point; peak

17. palliate

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

to ease or relieve without curing

confirm or support

making unclear or unintelligible

18. genial

perceive through intuition or insight

more important than anything else

friendly or cheerful

sentimental to excessive degree

19. chronicle

record or narrative of events

promiscuous; reckless; unprovoked

impressive but superficial

failing to take proper care

20. amalgamate

lying or false

gradual introduction; soaking

combine or unite into one

public speech or address

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. upbraid

2. convivial

3. concise

4. anxiety

5. pulchritude

6. dour

7. rancor

8. animated

9. decry

10. tractable

11. adamant

12. instigate

13. approbation

14. lucid

15. hypothetical

16. placid

17. palliate

18. genial

19. chronicle

20. amalgamate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. upbraid

2. convivial

3. concise

4. anxiety

5. pulchritude

6. dour

7. rancor

8. animated

9. decry

10. tractable

11. adamant

12. instigate

13. approbation

14. lucid

15. hypothetical

16. placid

17. palliate

18. genial

19. chronicle

20. amalgamate

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