Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. insolent

origin of a word

assist or encourage wrongdoing

rude; disrespectful

reveal or make known publicly

2. frugal

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

ruler or monarch with power

free from difficulty or entanglement

avoiding waste; economical

3. assuage

determined and unwavering

to make less severe or painful

bring under control or domination

detailed or complicated in design

4. façade

increasing over time

faulty or blameworthy

face of a building or false appearance

mutual agreement or harmony

5. serendipity

overflowing with enthusiasm

deserving criticism or blame

fortunate accidental discovery

extreme reluctance to spend money

6. ornate

set apart as holy or sacred

highly decorated or elaborate

skilled at gaining advantage

stick to or follow closely

7. malleable

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

range of colors used by an artist

easily shaped or changed

8. refurbish

exceptional skill or bravery

renovate or brighten up a space or item

daily; commonplace or ordinary

edit to remove inappropriate parts

9. frenetic

conceal true feelings or motives

enjoy greatly; pleasure or appreciation

having frantic energy

carried out with minimal effort

10. munificence

hostile or unfavorable

charitable generosity

failing to take proper care

very critical or harsh

11. rancor

enthusiastically devoted

germ-killing or sterilizing agent

lacking or deprived of something

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

12. aggregate

total sum of parts

publicly condemn or accuse

anger at injustice

lacking in quantity or quality

13. pragmatic

clear and transparent

practical and realistic

firm decision or intent; solve problem

promoting fire or conflict

14. induce

satisfy fully or to excess

to persuade or influence

feeling remorse for past actions

advanced for age; early development

15. impervious

impossible to penetrate or affect

a sign of future events; warning

add or incorporate territory

outdated or obsolete

16. disdain

easily achieved; superficial

harmonious relationship or connection

intense dislike or contempt for

mock or ridicule contemptuously

17. liability

believing only oneself exists

award or expression of praise

extremely surprised

legal responsibility or debt

18. blandish

praise for achievement

escape understanding or grasp; evade detection

public speech or address

praise insistently to gain favor

19. buttress

support or reinforce

unclear or having multiple meanings

declare invalid or cancel

indecisive or wavering behavior

20. apocryphal

feeling of worry or unease

idealistic but impractical

of uncertain authenticity

increase or make larger

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. insolent

2. frugal

3. assuage

4. façade

5. serendipity

6. ornate

7. malleable

8. refurbish

9. frenetic

10. munificence

11. rancor

12. aggregate

13. pragmatic

14. induce

15. impervious

16. disdain

17. liability

18. blandish

19. buttress

20. apocryphal

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. insolent

2. frugal

3. assuage

4. façade

5. serendipity

6. ornate

7. malleable

8. refurbish

9. frenetic

10. munificence

11. rancor

12. aggregate

13. pragmatic

14. induce

15. impervious

16. disdain

17. liability

18. blandish

19. buttress

20. apocryphal

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