Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. desecrate

shameless or impudent boldness

to ban or prohibit officially

intimidating or discouraging

treat sacredly with disrespect

2. aversion

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

friendly and lively

clever; original

strong dislike or opposition

3. colossus

restore to good condition or appearance

lacking empathy or concern

impossible to satisfy

huge or enormous figure

4. diaphanous

attribute or ascribe a fault

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

brief and clear in expression

trusted friend or advisor

5. archaic

speak or write with great enthusiasm

mix of different things

very old or outdated

change in form or nature

6. circumvent

unspeakable; beyond description

avoid by clever means

crying out loudly; boisterous

regard with deep respect

7. nefarious

secretive or stealthy

inflicting punishment or penalty

total sum of parts

wicked or criminal

8. demarcation

extremely dry or lacking moisture

skillful or proficient at something

boundary or separation line

general agreement

9. extraneous

overly sweet or sentimental

irrelevant or unrelated

persuading forcibly

quick and superficial

10. dogmatic

hostile or unfavorable

distribute for a specific purpose

harmony or agreement

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

11. equanimity

mental calmness and composure

lack of something; scarcity or shortage

tireless; persistent

solidify or become gelatinous

12. strident

overbearing; commanding

loud and harsh in sound

lengthen by cutting off the end

advanced for age; early development

13. debacle

total sum of parts

changing frequently

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

dishonest or indirect in behavior

14. novice

worshiping idols excessively

beginner or inexperienced person

evident or obvious

spacious or roomy

15. luminous

emitting light

a state of rest or peacefulness

diverging from the main point; peripheral

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

16. ambiguous

desire earnestly or to achieve something

unclear or having multiple meanings

small increase or addition

intended to teach or instruct

17. preclude

take or claim without permission

shameless or impudent boldness

to prevent or make impossible

state of moderation or seriousness

18. obfuscate

causing delay; slow to act

soon fading or disappearing

shock or amaze; make unable to think

making unclear or unintelligible

19. amalgamate

combine or unite into one

most noticeable or important

excessively generous or elaborate

deliver or commit to

20. anarchist

fearlessly daring or bold

publicly condemn or accuse

person opposing authority or government

winding or twisting; complicated

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. desecrate

2. aversion

3. colossus

4. diaphanous

5. archaic

6. circumvent

7. nefarious

8. demarcation

9. extraneous

10. dogmatic

11. equanimity

12. strident

13. debacle

14. novice

15. luminous

16. ambiguous

17. preclude

18. obfuscate

19. amalgamate

20. anarchist

Select vocabulary category you want to browse:

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. desecrate

2. aversion

3. colossus

4. diaphanous

5. archaic

6. circumvent

7. nefarious

8. demarcation

9. extraneous

10. dogmatic

11. equanimity

12. strident

13. debacle

14. novice

15. luminous

16. ambiguous

17. preclude

18. obfuscate

19. amalgamate

20. anarchist

Select vocabulary category you want to browse:

CEFR

GRE

IELTS

SAT

Science

TOEFL

TOEIC