Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. parsimony

record or narrative of events

extreme reluctance to spend money

using more words than needed

public meeting or discussion platform

2. nominal

highly influential or original

existing in name only

belonging to the earliest times

swollen; inflated; pompous

3. agnostic

having frantic energy

doubts existence of god

loud, energetic, and rowdy

weak; fragile; insubstantial

4. inhibit

overly sweet or sentimental

search for food or supplies

hold back or restrain

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

5. redoubtable

done intentionally; carefully considered

a substitute or replacement for something else

enthusiastically devoted

inspiring fear or respect

6. harangue

charmingly old-fashioned or unusual

long, critical speech or scolding

showing respect or submission

seer with future insight

7. surfeit

of uncertain authenticity

previous or coming before

an excessive amount of something

curse or verbally attack

8. capitulate

aware of

surrender or give in

treacherous or unfaithful

luxurious and wealthy

9. acrimony

deep-seated hatred

sudden, successful action

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

very small or tiny

10. pliable

easily bent or flexible

enthusiastic applause or praise

conceal true feelings or motives

showing arrogance; proud

11. emend

metaphorical rather than literal

unable to be appeased

rude; disrespectful

correct or revise a text

12. elicit

a state of rest or peacefulness

strong liking or preference

draw out or evoke response

skillful and resourceful

13. expedient

mysterious or difficult to understand

large destructive fire

appropriate and advantageous

having a stale or offensive smell

14. ambivalent

having mixed feelings

difficult to understand

avoiding social interactions or society

soothing or softening agent

15. zenith

praiseworthy

highest point; peak

obedient, submissive

given freely; uncalled for

16. incumbent

secret, concealed

greater in number or importance

someone who enjoys eating

obligatory; currently holding office

17. choreography

art of designing dance movements

discouraged or demoralized

diverse; multicolored

perfect example of something

18. pathos

independent-minded person

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

capable of being maintained or defended

prove false or incorrect through argument

19. implacable

unable to be appeased

send off swiftly; promptness

flexible and graceful

burning or ignition

20. delineate

expressing disapproval or negative tone

describe accurately or portray in detail

enthusiastic approval or praise

skillful, quick, and precise in movement

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. parsimony

2. nominal

3. agnostic

4. inhibit

5. redoubtable

6. harangue

7. surfeit

8. capitulate

9. acrimony

10. pliable

11. emend

12. elicit

13. expedient

14. ambivalent

15. zenith

16. incumbent

17. choreography

18. pathos

19. implacable

20. delineate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. parsimony

2. nominal

3. agnostic

4. inhibit

5. redoubtable

6. harangue

7. surfeit

8. capitulate

9. acrimony

10. pliable

11. emend

12. elicit

13. expedient

14. ambivalent

15. zenith

16. incumbent

17. choreography

18. pathos

19. implacable

20. delineate

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