Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. disclose

reveal or make known publicly

show great joy or triumph

enormous or powerful creature or thing

pitifully sad or abandoned

2. temperance

self-denial or renunciation

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

completely destroy or wipe out

3. vicissitude

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

critically scold or condemn

component or part

change or variation in circumstances

4. affluent

weaken physically or mentally

wealthy or prosperous

approach and address boldly

secretive or stealthy

5. acerbic

determined by personal choice rather than reason

harsh or bitter in tone

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

force into action

6. paragon

talkative excessively

perfect example or embodiment

total sum of parts

firm decision or intent; solve problem

7. coronation

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

crowning or official ceremony

existing, happening in the air

merciful or tolerant

8. elucidate

strong liking or preference

make clear or clarify

a preference or tendency

fearlessly daring or bold

9. inextricable

excessive or insincere praise

impossible to disentangle

possessing supreme power or authority

violent whirlpool or chaos

10. circumlocution

excessive talking around a point

apparently true or reasonable

set or adjust precisely

emotionally touching or moving

11. allocate

soothing ointment or balm

loss of reputation or respect

intended to teach or instruct

distribute for a specific purpose

12. wane

peaceable or friendly

spoil surface of something; vandalize

causing disagreement

decrease in size or intensity

13. allay

accept reluctantly without protest

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

diminish or put to rest

to stir up or provoke

14. cumulative

increasing over time

praise insistently to gain favor

humorous imitation of a work

arranged in order of time

15. ethereal

lacking empathy or concern

uncertain or ambiguous

pompous or pretentious speech

light and delicate

16. indigenous

native to a place

causing disagreement or division

having knowledge of future events

lacking seriousness or importance

17. abridge

enormous or powerful creature or thing

say abruptly during conversation

shorten or condense text

greed or desire for wealth

18. beseech

harsh or bitter in tone

implore or beg earnestly

set apart as holy or sacred

very old or outdated

19. variegated

diverse; multicolored

advanced for age; early development

very critical or harsh

strong supporter of a cause

20. engender

winding or twisting; complicated

award or expression of praise

cause or produce

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. disclose

2. temperance

3. vicissitude

4. affluent

5. acerbic

6. paragon

7. coronation

8. elucidate

9. inextricable

10. circumlocution

11. allocate

12. wane

13. allay

14. cumulative

15. ethereal

16. indigenous

17. abridge

18. beseech

19. variegated

20. engender

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. disclose

2. temperance

3. vicissitude

4. affluent

5. acerbic

6. paragon

7. coronation

8. elucidate

9. inextricable

10. circumlocution

11. allocate

12. wane

13. allay

14. cumulative

15. ethereal

16. indigenous

17. abridge

18. beseech

19. variegated

20. engender

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