Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. curt

rudely brief

easily angered

distant emotionally or physically

using very few words

2. equanimity

mental calmness and composure

gradual decline or wasting away

rude or irrelevant

accustom to hardship

3. permeate

to spread throughout something

holding firm; stubbornly persistent

unwilling to give or spend money

excessively ornate or decorated

4. zephyr

gentle breeze

wicked or criminal

prevent or obstruct

express sharp disapproval or criticism

5. wistful

liking or preference for something

feeling intense happiness

implore or beg earnestly

longing or nostalgic

6. compliant

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

secretive or stealthy

bend or change direction of light or sound

obedient, submissive

7. burnish

excessive or insincere praise

comfort in grief

polish by rubbing

rude or irrelevant

8. potable

drinkable; suitable for drinking

unoriginal; copied or imitative

embodied in flesh; personified

surrender or give in

9. deplore

feel or express strong disapproval

lacking meaning; silly

abundance or large quantity

wisdom and good judgment

10. serene

pale or lacking color; dull

peaceable or friendly

peaceful, untroubled, calm

lack of respect or seriousness

11. rife

eager to fight or argue

harmony or appropriateness

send off swiftly; promptness

full of, common, or widespread

12. fortitude

courage in adversity

discourage from happening; prevent

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

natural liking or connection

13. canvas

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

bruise or hematoma

rude or disrespectful

official order or proclamation

14. sophomoric

advanced for age; early development

claim or assert without proof

lengthy angry speech or criticism

overconfident but immature

15. confection

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

advanced for age; early development

sly or secretive

sweet food or candy

16. demure

modest, reserved, or shy

avoid by clever means

imply subtly or slyly

diverse; multicolored

17. serendipity

fortunate accidental discovery

spoil surface of something; vandalize

easy to reach or understand

using very few words

18. egregious

gentle breeze

charitable generosity

remarkably bad or shocking

extremely old or outdated

19. pithy

violate or conflict with

concise and forcefully expressive

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

lack of something; scarcity or shortage

20. consummate

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

changing frequently

fulfill or complete

lacking necessities; poor

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. curt

2. equanimity

3. permeate

4. zephyr

5. wistful

6. compliant

7. burnish

8. potable

9. deplore

10. serene

11. rife

12. fortitude

13. canvas

14. sophomoric

15. confection

16. demure

17. serendipity

18. egregious

19. pithy

20. consummate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. curt

2. equanimity

3. permeate

4. zephyr

5. wistful

6. compliant

7. burnish

8. potable

9. deplore

10. serene

11. rife

12. fortitude

13. canvas

14. sophomoric

15. confection

16. demure

17. serendipity

18. egregious

19. pithy

20. consummate

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