Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. artifact

most noticeable or important

bubbly, lively, or spirited

fear or apprehension

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

2. arbitration

settling disputes through a neutral third party

loud and harsh in sound

implore or beg earnestly

substance made of two or more parts

3. repentant

crowning or official ceremony

feeling remorse for past actions

harmony or agreement

approach and address boldly

4. tantamount

persuade by flattery or coaxing

very careful and precise

equivalent in value or significance

regard with disgust or hatred

5. pugnacious

lacking moral restraint

give in return; respond similarly

eager to fight or argue

collection of literary works

6. destitute

absolutely necessary or urgent

difficult situation or swamp

lacking resources or possessions

treat sacredly with disrespect

7. carouse

engage in lively, drunken partying

pleasant or comfortable feature

ease severity or reduce

relating to letters

8. expiate

interpret or understand

make amends for guilt or sin

clever trick or deception

having shame or disgrace

9. compress

pale or lacking color; dull

loss of sensation or consciousness

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

press or squeeze together

10. contusion

extremely old or outdated

introduce new ideas or methods

prone to cause trouble

bruise or hematoma

11. disaffected

unhappy with authority or system

skillful deception or magic

lacking distinctive features

practical and realistic

12. scathing

very critical or harsh

remove completely

light and delicate

peaceful and calm

13. salve

soothing ointment or balm

deserving criticism or blame

believing only oneself exists

indirect suggestion or hint

14. obscure

ready to obey or surrender

emphasize or highlight

difficult to see or understand

channel for conveying fluid

15. etymology

origin of a word

shining brilliantly; splendid

very careful and precise

courage in adversity

16. penurious

extremely hot or scorching

extremely poor; parsimonious

lack of harmony among sounds

solidify or become gelatinous

17. nondescript

make easier or less severe

prevent or obstruct

escape understanding or grasp; evade detection

lacking distinctive features

18. dissent

wicked or criminal

unemotional, impassive

disagreement with authority or majority

completes or enhances

19. antiseptic

to make less severe or painful

germ-killing or sterilizing agent

outdated or obsolete

peculiar to an individual

20. diligent

gap or break in continuity

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

take or claim without permission

hardworking and attentive

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. artifact

2. arbitration

3. repentant

4. tantamount

5. pugnacious

6. destitute

7. carouse

8. expiate

9. compress

10. contusion

11. disaffected

12. scathing

13. salve

14. obscure

15. etymology

16. penurious

17. nondescript

18. dissent

19. antiseptic

20. diligent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. artifact

2. arbitration

3. repentant

4. tantamount

5. pugnacious

6. destitute

7. carouse

8. expiate

9. compress

10. contusion

11. disaffected

12. scathing

13. salve

14. obscure

15. etymology

16. penurious

17. nondescript

18. dissent

19. antiseptic

20. diligent

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