Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. abort

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

pain-relieving medication

to spread or multiply; reproduce

terminate prematurely or fail

2. transgress

relating to the brain or intellect

violate a law or boundary

varied and diverse

unable to speak clearly

3. rail

belonging to the earliest times

moral corruption or wickedness

to scold or complain bitterly

hold back or restrain

4. disparate

decrease in size or intensity

fundamentally different or diverse

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

confirm or support

5. ingenious

claim or assert without proof

loud, continuous noise

sullen or gloomy

clever; original

6. nominal

existing in name only

hesitate or refuse to proceed

conventional or traditional

excessively sentimental

7. penurious

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

erase or wipe out; make less visible

decorate or add details to improve appearance

extremely poor; parsimonious

8. circumlocution

excessive talking around a point

escape understanding or grasp; evade detection

comparable or similar in some way

plant disease or any cause of decay

9. paradox

satisfy fully or to excess

hasty; impulsive

quick and nimble

statement seeming contradictory but true

10. venerate

feeling remorse for past actions

lack of agreement or consistency

regard with deep respect

soothing or softening agent

11. sensual

relating to physical pleasure or senses

eroding or causing damage

unnamed or unidentified

strong liking or preference

12. effervescent

rude; disrespectful

bubbly, lively, or spirited

pleasant or comfortable feature

showing love or romantic feeling

13. engender

causing horror or disapproval

soothing or softening agent

take over illegally or by force

cause or produce

14. vocation

mournful song for the dead

green; lush with vegetation

charmingly old-fashioned or unusual

profession or occupation

15. tortuous

winding or twisting; complicated

regard with deep respect

childish or silly

persuade someone not to do something

16. pretense

no longer existing or functioning

deserted; feeling or showing misery

false display or claim; or acting

patience and restraint

17. refurbish

renovate or brighten up a space or item

pleasing to senses or mind

practicing self-discipline and abstention

unhappy with authority or system

18. perspicacity

keen insight or understanding

regard with deep respect

strong supporter of a cause

intimidating or discouraging

19. benevolent

wishing good for others; kind

flowing together of rivers

violate a law or boundary

green; lush with vegetation

20. consummate

fulfill or complete

necessary; essential

a sign of future events; warning

reveal or make known publicly

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abort

2. transgress

3. rail

4. disparate

5. ingenious

6. nominal

7. penurious

8. circumlocution

9. paradox

10. venerate

11. sensual

12. effervescent

13. engender

14. vocation

15. tortuous

16. pretense

17. refurbish

18. perspicacity

19. benevolent

20. consummate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abort

2. transgress

3. rail

4. disparate

5. ingenious

6. nominal

7. penurious

8. circumlocution

9. paradox

10. venerate

11. sensual

12. effervescent

13. engender

14. vocation

15. tortuous

16. pretense

17. refurbish

18. perspicacity

19. benevolent

20. consummate

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