Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. reproach

crying out loudly; boisterous

understood only by a select few

express disapproval or disappointment

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

2. tantamount

active at night

equivalent in value or significance

mercy or leniency

intended to attract attention

3. ostracism

purposely excluding someone

sleepy or drowsy

rebel or revolutionary

accustom to hardship

4. deplore

comparable or similar in some way

carried out with minimal effort

state of uncertainty or doubt

feel or express strong disapproval

5. contusion

conventional or traditional

clever; original

bruise or hematoma

harmless or gentle

6. imperious

overbearing; commanding

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

serving as a typical example

short amusing or interesting story

7. encore

having shame or disgrace

make sacred or holy

additional performance at end of show

large destructive fire

8. penchant

natural tendency or inclination

express disapproval or disappointment

strong liking or preference

treacherous or unfaithful

9. rash

reckless or hasty decision or action

horrible or detestable

damaging reputation; slanderous

make better or improve

10. zenith

highest point; peak

study of diseases; medical condition

failing to take proper care

ecstatically happy or proud

11. anomaly

friendly good feeling among companions

overly sweet or sentimental

deviation from the normal

sympathy for loss

12. abnegation

perceive or recognize clearly

change or variation in circumstances

say abruptly during conversation

self-denial or renunciation

13. intractable

give in return; respond similarly

difficult to manage

lack of respect or seriousness

free from difficulty or entanglement

14. tangential

no longer existing or functioning

impossible to penetrate or affect

show great joy or triumph

diverging from the main point; peripheral

15. excavate

extremely old or outdated

difficult situation or entrapment

secretive or stealthy

dig out from the ground

16. conformist

believing only oneself exists

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

exceptional skill or bravery

person who follows rules

17. erudite

having extensive knowledge

admit as true or valid

feeling remorse for past actions

skillful and resourceful

18. mandate

official order or command

criticize or correct gently

guilt or regret

plunge into or involve deeply

19. diaphanous

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

hidden or secret

wishing good for others; kind

inborn; naturally existing

20. equanimity

worldly or globally sophisticated

secretive or stealthy

mental calmness and composure

lacking firmness or stiffness

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. reproach

2. tantamount

3. ostracism

4. deplore

5. contusion

6. imperious

7. encore

8. penchant

9. rash

10. zenith

11. anomaly

12. abnegation

13. intractable

14. tangential

15. excavate

16. conformist

17. erudite

18. mandate

19. diaphanous

20. equanimity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. reproach

2. tantamount

3. ostracism

4. deplore

5. contusion

6. imperious

7. encore

8. penchant

9. rash

10. zenith

11. anomaly

12. abnegation

13. intractable

14. tangential

15. excavate

16. conformist

17. erudite

18. mandate

19. diaphanous

20. equanimity

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