Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. paragon

relating to the earth or land

charmingly old-fashioned or unusual

overflowing with enthusiasm

perfect example or embodiment

2. phlegmatic

ecstatically happy or proud

short statement of a general truth

boundary or separation line

calm and unemotional

3. meticulous

very careful and precise

indirect suggestion or hint

adopt or support

self-satisfaction weakness

4. arid

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

an excessive amount of something

show or reveal clearly

extremely dry or lacking moisture

5. semaphore

express disapproval or regret

signaling system with lights or sounds

pleasant or comfortable feature

officially cancel or withdraw

6. arcane

generous bestowal of gifts

difficult to manage

incompatible; harsh or jarring

understood by few; mysterious or secret

7. furtive

fearlessly daring or bold

sly or secretive

showing concern or care

hesitate or refuse to proceed

8. embezzle

enthusiastic approval or praise

generous and forgiving

take money secretly for personal use

force into action

9. pejorative

famous and respected in a particular field

public meeting or discussion platform

expressing disapproval or negative tone

a sign of future events; warning

10. empathy

polish by rubbing

accustom to hardship

ability to understand others' feelings

appropriateness or decorum

11. pillage

satisfy fully or to excess

active at night

to rob or plunder violently

pompous or overblown in speech

12. metamorphosis

speak ill of; belittle or defame

complete change or transformation

agreeable and friendly

of uncertain authenticity

13. fathom

understand deeply

support or reinforce

charming; winning

immoral or wicked act

14. brusque

idealistic but impractical

take money secretly for personal use

praise for achievement

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

15. emulate

face of a building or false appearance

imitate with the aim of matching

feeling of resentment or injustice

unlucky; unfortunate

16. hapless

logical and consistent

unlucky; unfortunate

shoe repair artisan

paying close attention to detail

17. virtuoso

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

perfect example of something

immoral or wicked act

difficult to manage

18. renovate

enthusiastic approval or praise

clear from blame

excessive talking around a point

restore to good condition or appearance

19. poignant

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

summarize main points or facts

emotionally touching or moving

mercy or leniency

20. anathema

abundant; giving freely; lush

something greatly detested

gradually increasing sound

talkative excessively

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. paragon

2. phlegmatic

3. meticulous

4. arid

5. semaphore

6. arcane

7. furtive

8. embezzle

9. pejorative

10. empathy

11. pillage

12. metamorphosis

13. fathom

14. brusque

15. emulate

16. hapless

17. virtuoso

18. renovate

19. poignant

20. anathema

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. paragon

2. phlegmatic

3. meticulous

4. arid

5. semaphore

6. arcane

7. furtive

8. embezzle

9. pejorative

10. empathy

11. pillage

12. metamorphosis

13. fathom

14. brusque

15. emulate

16. hapless

17. virtuoso

18. renovate

19. poignant

20. anathema

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