Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. esoteric

understood only by a select few

not representative of the norm

friendly good feeling among companions

severe mental or physical pain

2. interject

dig out from the ground

to suppress or put an end to

say abruptly during conversation

highly decorated or elaborate

3. contusion

lively and spirited

bruise or hematoma

fear or apprehension

appearing everywhere

4. analgesic

dishonest or indirect in behavior

pain-relieving medication

profession or occupation

innocent; straightforward

5. quandary

state of uncertainty or doubt

evaluate or assess value

prejudice or inclination for or against something

lively and full of energy; bold

6. surfeit

pompous or overblown in speech

comfort in grief

beyond doubt or dispute

an excessive amount of something

7. reprieve

charitable generosity

temporary relief or delay of punishment

pretending to hold beliefs not held

to obtain or acquire through effort

8. solicitous

regard with disgust or hatred

showing concern or care

short statement of a general truth

persuading forcibly

9. abridge

highly fertile or productive

shorten or condense text

advocate of individual freedom

adopt or support

10. chronicle

record or narrative of events

deviation from the norm

to spread or multiply; reproduce

something greatly detested

11. nadir

enthusiastically devoted

cheat or defraud

lowest point or bottom

showing no interest or emotion

12. apathetic

showing no interest or emotion

loss of sensation or consciousness

without emotion or response

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

13. etymology

open to influence or cooperation

person who flatters for advantage

origin of a word

abundant; giving freely; lush

14. coagulate

aware of

advanced for age; early development

gradual introduction; soaking

clot or become solid

15. adulation

excessive or insincere praise

mercy or leniency

expressing disapproval or negative tone

theft or stealing

16. fortuitous

clear from blame

imitate with the aim of matching

highest point or final stage

happening by luck

17. candor

indecisive or wavering behavior

honest and open communication

make amends for wrongdoings

to encroach or infringe

18. dissonance

doubtful or uncertain

to fill with love or admiration

perfect example or embodiment

lack of harmony among sounds

19. frugal

sweet food or candy

avoiding waste; economical

impossible to satisfy

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

20. beseech

escape understanding or grasp; evade detection

take or claim without permission

implore or beg earnestly

drive away or scatter; make vanish

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. esoteric

2. interject

3. contusion

4. analgesic

5. quandary

6. surfeit

7. reprieve

8. solicitous

9. abridge

10. chronicle

11. nadir

12. apathetic

13. etymology

14. coagulate

15. adulation

16. fortuitous

17. candor

18. dissonance

19. frugal

20. beseech

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. esoteric

2. interject

3. contusion

4. analgesic

5. quandary

6. surfeit

7. reprieve

8. solicitous

9. abridge

10. chronicle

11. nadir

12. apathetic

13. etymology

14. coagulate

15. adulation

16. fortuitous

17. candor

18. dissonance

19. frugal

20. beseech

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