Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. fractious

having a revengeful nature

annoy; irritate

extremely old or outdated

prone to cause trouble

2. maverick

record or narrative of events

independent-minded person

excessively sentimental

additional performance at end of show

3. forbearance

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

patience and restraint

habitually silent or reserved in speech

brief and clear in expression

4. onerous

hesitate or refuse to proceed

clever trick or deception

burdensome or oppressive

causing delay; slow to act

5. travesty

based on hypothesis; theoretical

harsh or bitter in tone

art of designing dance movements

appalling or inferior imitation

6. crescendo

gradually increasing sound

extremely dry or lacking moisture

enjoy oneself happily or freely

shelter or protection from danger

7. wane

able to change easily or versatile

an excessive amount of something

decrease in size or intensity

swollen; inflated; pompous

8. embezzle

wicked or criminal

take money secretly for personal use

solidify or become gelatinous

having mixed feelings

9. anecdote

short amusing or interesting story

average or within limits

lacking freshness; overused

immoral or wicked act

10. enmity

very small or tiny

deep-seated hatred

greater in number or importance

to ease or relieve without curing

11. sensuous

winding or twisting; complicated

pleasing to senses or mind

stubborn; uncompromising

captivate or fascinate

12. ebullient

highest point or final stage

complete and inclusive

restrain or hinder

overflowing with enthusiasm

13. scurrilous

abundant; giving freely; lush

enjoy oneself happily or freely

making coarse or abusive comments

annoy; irritate

14. nonchalant

become less intense or widespread

charitable generosity

assign or entrust to another; representative

casually calm and relaxed

15. truncate

lengthen by cutting off the end

offensive or harmful

friendly good feeling among companions

unaware or forgetful

16. resolute

apparently true or reasonable

determined and unwavering

extreme greed for wealth

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

17. malediction

curse or slander

regard with disgust or hatred

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

suitable for growing crops; farmland

18. largess

quick and superficial

generous bestowal of gifts

deliver or commit to

liking or preference for something

19. conflagration

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

intense enthusiasm or passion

large destructive fire

lacking or deprived of something

20. capricious

shoe repair artisan

impulsive or unpredictable

causing delay; slow to act

avoiding social interactions or society

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. fractious

2. maverick

3. forbearance

4. onerous

5. travesty

6. crescendo

7. wane

8. embezzle

9. anecdote

10. enmity

11. sensuous

12. ebullient

13. scurrilous

14. nonchalant

15. truncate

16. resolute

17. malediction

18. largess

19. conflagration

20. capricious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. fractious

2. maverick

3. forbearance

4. onerous

5. travesty

6. crescendo

7. wane

8. embezzle

9. anecdote

10. enmity

11. sensuous

12. ebullient

13. scurrilous

14. nonchalant

15. truncate

16. resolute

17. malediction

18. largess

19. conflagration

20. capricious

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