Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. taciturn

cause or produce

habitually silent or reserved in speech

rhythmic flow or pattern

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

2. culpable

sarcastic or corrosive

faulty or blameworthy

overconfident, bold beyond limits

give in return; respond similarly

3. tortuous

perfect society or place

lively or filled with energy

advocate of individual freedom

winding or twisting; complicated

4. interlocutor

impossible to penetrate or affect

disregard or overlook

practicing self-discipline and abstention

person involved in dialogue

5. conduit

disrespectful of sacred things

free from difficulty or entanglement

channel for conveying fluid

feel or express strong disapproval

6. tremulous

ability to understand others' feelings

shaking or trembling

desire earnestly or to achieve something

brilliantly sparkling or exciting

7. adorn

difficult to correct or reform

unclear or having multiple meanings

decorate or add beauty to

profession or occupation

8. penitent

persuade by flattery or coaxing

erase or wipe out; make less visible

feeling remorse for past actions

negligent or neglectful in duty

9. diaphanous

standards for judgment

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

short amusing or interesting story

easily shaped or changed

10. yoke

vague or unclear

device for pairing animals; burden

rebel or revolutionary

rude or irrelevant

11. quotidian

daily; commonplace or ordinary

outgoing and sociable in nature

perfect example or embodiment

temporary relief or delay of punishment

12. torrid

relating to the brain or intellect

extremely hot or scorching

crying out loudly; boisterous

morally unprincipled person

13. integral

song or poem lamenting the dead

necessary; essential

transparent; clear and easy to understand

person who flatters for advantage

14. cajole

beginning to develop

respected due to age or wisdom

insulting language

persuade by flattery or coaxing

15. depravity

moral corruption or wickedness

cautious and careful

bitterly harsh or biting

gentle breeze

16. disparage

sharply affecting smell or taste

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

avoiding social interactions or society

dissatisfied or resentful

17. anecdote

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

loud, harsh, and disorderly noise

outdated or obsolete

short amusing or interesting story

18. philanthropic

having or showing excessive interest in sex

concerned with helping others

feeling intense happiness

making unclear or unintelligible

19. deleterious

many and various

art of designing dance movements

intended to teach or instruct

causing harm or damage

20. divisive

unwilling to give or spend money

causing disagreement or division

no longer existing or functioning

causing shock or horror

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. taciturn

2. culpable

3. tortuous

4. interlocutor

5. conduit

6. tremulous

7. adorn

8. penitent

9. diaphanous

10. yoke

11. quotidian

12. torrid

13. integral

14. cajole

15. depravity

16. disparage

17. anecdote

18. philanthropic

19. deleterious

20. divisive

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. taciturn

2. culpable

3. tortuous

4. interlocutor

5. conduit

6. tremulous

7. adorn

8. penitent

9. diaphanous

10. yoke

11. quotidian

12. torrid

13. integral

14. cajole

15. depravity

16. disparage

17. anecdote

18. philanthropic

19. deleterious

20. divisive

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