Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. laudatory

easily angered

expressing praise

lack of respect or seriousness

natural liking or connection

2. attain

reach or achieve a goal

appalling or inferior imitation

horrible or detestable

merciful or tolerant

3. scintillating

shrewd and clever

brilliantly sparkling or exciting

public meeting or discussion platform

practical and functional

4. ascertain

causing distress; agonizing

violate a law or boundary

find out or discover with certainty

range of colors used by an artist

5. disdain

avoiding social interactions or society

extremely poor; parsimonious

intense dislike or contempt for

reduce or cut short

6. obdurate

fulfill or complete

stubborn and unyielding

regarded as sacred or inviolable

invent or make up

7. consumption

associated in wrongdoing

lacking distinctive features

using up or eating

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

8. penurious

extremely poor; parsimonious

natural liking or connection

effective in producing desired result

still in existence

9. equanimity

concerning beauty or art

cause or produce

mental calmness and composure

concise and forcefully expressive

10. prepossessing

polish by rubbing

attractive or appealing

showing concern or care

capable of being dissolved

11. variegated

famous and respected in a particular field

state of moderation or seriousness

approach and address boldly

diverse; multicolored

12. euphoric

famous for bad reasons

feeling intense happiness

endless; having no limit

publicly condemn or accuse

13. reprehensible

deserving criticism or blame

harmonious or agreeable

make easier or less severe

criticize sharply; scold

14. rebuke

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

regard with disgust or hatred

express sharp disapproval or criticism

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

15. fortitude

hold back or restrain

eager to fight or argue

courage in adversity

stretch or expand outwards

16. hackneyed

making coarse or abusive comments

perfect example or embodiment

trusted friend or advisor

lacking freshness; overused

17. remiss

renovate or brighten up a space or item

beginner or inexperienced person

negligent or neglectful in duty

brief and to the point

18. juxtaposition

pleasant or comfortable feature

placing two things side by side

express strong disapproval

renovate or brighten up a space or item

19. discursive

overly sweet or sentimental

rambling; covering many topics

shorten or condense text

lively and full of energy; bold

20. expedient

longing or nostalgic

forbidden by law or rules

appropriate and advantageous

reveal secrets or private information

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. laudatory

2. attain

3. scintillating

4. ascertain

5. disdain

6. obdurate

7. consumption

8. penurious

9. equanimity

10. prepossessing

11. variegated

12. euphoric

13. reprehensible

14. rebuke

15. fortitude

16. hackneyed

17. remiss

18. juxtaposition

19. discursive

20. expedient

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. laudatory

2. attain

3. scintillating

4. ascertain

5. disdain

6. obdurate

7. consumption

8. penurious

9. equanimity

10. prepossessing

11. variegated

12. euphoric

13. reprehensible

14. rebuke

15. fortitude

16. hackneyed

17. remiss

18. juxtaposition

19. discursive

20. expedient

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