Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. demure

highest point or peak

modest, reserved, or shy

firm decision or intent; solve problem

express strong disapproval

2. contravene

ability to understand others' feelings

doubts existence of god

without emotion or response

violate or conflict with

3. profane

disrespectful of sacred things

unlucky; unfortunate

rambling; covering many topics

lack of something; scarcity or shortage

4. puerile

appearing everywhere

childish or silly

public speech or address

overwhelm with abundance

5. vituperate

very critical or harsh

humorous imitation of a work

generous and forgiving

curse or verbally attack

6. impute

official right to invention; obvious

to soothe or calm someone

loud, continuous noise

attribute or ascribe a fault

7. conciliatory

avoid by clever means

calming or appeasing

greed or desire for wealth

avoiding social interactions or society

8. sophomoric

person asking questions aggressively

overconfident but immature

accustom to hardship

restrain or chain

9. contrite

admit as true or valid

feeling remorseful

clear from blame

implore or beg earnestly

10. alacrity

causing disagreement or division

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

cheerful readiness or promptness

tireless; persistent

11. capricious

rude; disrespectful

impulsive or unpredictable

study of diseases; medical condition

evaluate or estimate the value or importance

12. arbitration

settling disputes through a neutral third party

range of colors used by an artist

feeling or expressing great happiness

lazy; avoidant of activity

13. quixotic

idealistic but impractical

regard with disgust or hatred

find out or discover with certainty

highly fertile or productive

14. innuendo

indirect suggestion or hint

a preference or tendency

burning or ignition

very discouraged or dejected

15. appropriate

bring under control or domination

warn or reprimand firmly

paying strict attention to detail

suitable or fitting for a specific purpose

16. circumspect

cautious and careful

showing concern or care

regard with disgust or hatred

remarkably bad or shocking

17. pacific

fearlessly daring or bold

call together for meeting

peaceful or calming

friendly and lively

18. grievous

harmony or agreement

causing sorrow or pain; serious

curse or slander

small or inadequate amount of money

19. knell

associated in wrongdoing

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

general agreement

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

20. analgesic

pain-relieving medication

to show involvement with crime

having mixed feelings

distant emotionally or physically

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. demure

2. contravene

3. profane

4. puerile

5. vituperate

6. impute

7. conciliatory

8. sophomoric

9. contrite

10. alacrity

11. capricious

12. arbitration

13. quixotic

14. innuendo

15. appropriate

16. circumspect

17. pacific

18. grievous

19. knell

20. analgesic

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. demure

2. contravene

3. profane

4. puerile

5. vituperate

6. impute

7. conciliatory

8. sophomoric

9. contrite

10. alacrity

11. capricious

12. arbitration

13. quixotic

14. innuendo

15. appropriate

16. circumspect

17. pacific

18. grievous

19. knell

20. analgesic

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