Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. sovereign

comparable or similar in some way

informal language

possessing supreme power or authority

spoil surface of something; vandalize

2. dilatory

engage in lively, drunken partying

harmonious or agreeable

causing delay; slow to act

forgiveness of sins or errors

3. vindicate

clear from suspicion or blame

renovate or brighten up a space or item

outline or foreshadow vaguely

deceptively harmful

4. serendipity

create or invent in imagination

fortunate accidental discovery

mysterious or puzzling problem

deviation from the norm

5. staid

confirm or support

daily; commonplace or ordinary

habitually silent or reserved in speech

serious, respectable, and unemotional

6. dither

distant emotionally or physically

extremely dry or lacking moisture

indecisive or wavering behavior

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

7. vivacious

mental calmness and composure

lively and spirited

unhappy with authority or system

existing, happening in the air

8. salutation

placing two things side by side

severe mental or physical pain

beyond doubt or dispute

greeting or expression of respect

9. propriety

appropriateness or decorum

possessing supreme power or authority

take someone away by force

concise and forcefully expressive

10. mendacious

contemptuously disregard

regard as resulting from a specific cause

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

lying or false

11. encumber

arranged in order of time

negligent or neglectful in duty

restrain or hinder

concerned with helping others

12. sagacity

wisdom and good judgment

lacking energy or vitality

extremely hot or scorching

to persuade or influence

13. nondescript

to prevent or make impossible

harmony or appropriateness

lacking distinctive features

bitterly harsh or biting

14. consensus

deviation from the normal

attribute or ascribe a fault

correct or revise a text

general agreement

15. preponderance

formal praise

greater in number or importance

a person involved in a lawsuit

harsh or bitter in tone

16. ethereal

light and delicate

treat with love and care

ruler or monarch with power

inborn; naturally existing

17. manifold

soon fading or disappearing

many and various

agree or give consent to

rhythmic flow or pattern

18. ascribe

clear and easy to understand

secretly cooperate in wrongdoing

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

give voting rights

19. stagnate

highest point; peak

stern, harsh, or gloomy

cease to flow or develop; become inactive

tolerate or stay; follow rules

20. defamatory

lack of basic necessities or comforts

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

damaging reputation; slanderous

restrict or compel

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. sovereign

2. dilatory

3. vindicate

4. serendipity

5. staid

6. dither

7. vivacious

8. salutation

9. propriety

10. mendacious

11. encumber

12. sagacity

13. nondescript

14. consensus

15. preponderance

16. ethereal

17. manifold

18. ascribe

19. stagnate

20. defamatory

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. sovereign

2. dilatory

3. vindicate

4. serendipity

5. staid

6. dither

7. vivacious

8. salutation

9. propriety

10. mendacious

11. encumber

12. sagacity

13. nondescript

14. consensus

15. preponderance

16. ethereal

17. manifold

18. ascribe

19. stagnate

20. defamatory

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