Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. juxtaposition

mental calmness and composure

placing two things side by side

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

perceive or recognize clearly

2. defamatory

double-dealing or dishonesty

disrespectful of sacred things

general agreement

damaging reputation; slanderous

3. censure

unchanging over time

happening at same time

increase or make larger

express strong disapproval

4. zephyr

person who makes judgments or settles disputes

person asking questions aggressively

gentle breeze

increasing over time

5. anguish

suitable for growing crops; farmland

direct opposite or contrast

severe mental or physical pain

understood only by a select few

6. transgress

deviation from the norm

engage in lively, drunken partying

violate a law or boundary

give up power voluntarily

7. scurrilous

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

promoting fire or conflict

hidden or concealed

making coarse or abusive comments

8. collusion

often repeated; unoriginal

secret cooperation for deceit

causing shock or horror

discourage from happening; prevent

9. cajole

bold and shameless

annoy; irritate

persuade by flattery or coaxing

give in return; respond similarly

10. hardy

introduce new ideas or methods

arranged in order of time

take over illegally or by force

strong and resilient

11. appraise

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

recklessly extravagant; wasteful

feeling remorseful

evaluate or assess value

12. burnish

perceive or recognize clearly

cause or produce

existing, happening in the air

polish by rubbing

13. boon

beneficial or helpful blessing

profession or occupation

happening at same time

an excessive amount of something

14. obscure

publicly condemn or accuse

failing to take proper care

difficult to see or understand

relating to physical pleasure or senses

15. solvent

customs or moral standards

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

diminish or put to rest

16. hallowed

set apart as holy or sacred

unable to be changed or reversed

very discouraged or dejected

quick and superficial

17. plaudits

enthusiastic applause or praise

captivate or fascinate

free from difficulty or entanglement

difficult to manage

18. vocation

state of moderation or seriousness

feel or express strong disapproval

profession or occupation

having or showing fear or lack of confidence

19. defunct

no longer existing or functioning

fluent or persuasive in speech

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

complete and inclusive

20. effrontery

shameless or impudent boldness

small amount or limited quantity

inflicting punishment or penalty

intended to teach or instruct

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. juxtaposition

2. defamatory

3. censure

4. zephyr

5. anguish

6. transgress

7. scurrilous

8. collusion

9. cajole

10. hardy

11. appraise

12. burnish

13. boon

14. obscure

15. solvent

16. hallowed

17. plaudits

18. vocation

19. defunct

20. effrontery

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. juxtaposition

2. defamatory

3. censure

4. zephyr

5. anguish

6. transgress

7. scurrilous

8. collusion

9. cajole

10. hardy

11. appraise

12. burnish

13. boon

14. obscure

15. solvent

16. hallowed

17. plaudits

18. vocation

19. defunct

20. effrontery

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