Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. linchpin

peculiar to an individual

obedient, submissive

central or most important element

increase in power or reputation

2. bashful

strong and resilient

pleasing to senses or mind

shy or reserved

deviation from the normal

3. juxtaposition

matching in size or amount

range of colors used by an artist

summarize main points or facts

placing two things side by side

4. recalcitrant

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

having many curves or turns

cannot be defeated

negligent or neglectful in duty

5. revere

regard with deep respect or admiration

offensive or harmful

burdensome or oppressive

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

6. exculpate

having a stale or offensive smell

purposely excluding someone

clear from blame

feeling sluggish or sleepy

7. assail

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

existing in name only

shockingly noticeable or obvious

plant disease or any cause of decay

8. confection

surrender or give in

dissatisfied or resentful

cheat or defraud

sweet food or candy

9. vex

clot or become solid

someone who enjoys eating

courageous; fearless

annoy; irritate

10. relegate

decorate or add details to improve appearance

assign to a lower rank or position

varied and diverse

discourage from happening; prevent

11. munificence

great disaster or misfortune

average or within limits

habitually silent or reserved in speech

charitable generosity

12. euphoric

worshiping idols excessively

feeling intense happiness

clear from suspicion or blame

clear and transparent

13. odious

regard with deep respect

renovate or brighten up a space or item

horrible or detestable

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

14. unctuous

natural liking or connection

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

indirect suggestion or hint

change or variation in circumstances

15. derelict

charming; winning

impossible to satisfy

giving a bad omen or threatening

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

16. cadence

assumed or false name

rhythmic flow or pattern

crying out loudly; boisterous

official order or proclamation

17. inchoate

possessing supreme power or authority

distribute for a specific purpose

undeveloped; beginning stage

gradual decline or wasting away

18. inundate

pale or lacking color; dull

overwhelm with abundance

fear or apprehension

liking or preference for something

19. ineffable

small amount or limited quantity

long, critical speech or scolding

comparable or similar in some way

unspeakable; beyond description

20. behemoth

short amusing or interesting story

bold and shameless

enormous or powerful creature or thing

noisy argument or fight

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. linchpin

2. bashful

3. juxtaposition

4. recalcitrant

5. revere

6. exculpate

7. assail

8. confection

9. vex

10. relegate

11. munificence

12. euphoric

13. odious

14. unctuous

15. derelict

16. cadence

17. inchoate

18. inundate

19. ineffable

20. behemoth

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. linchpin

2. bashful

3. juxtaposition

4. recalcitrant

5. revere

6. exculpate

7. assail

8. confection

9. vex

10. relegate

11. munificence

12. euphoric

13. odious

14. unctuous

15. derelict

16. cadence

17. inchoate

18. inundate

19. ineffable

20. behemoth

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