Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. conundrum

mysterious or puzzling problem

optimistic or hopeful

violate a law or boundary

calm and unemotional

2. sedentary

invent or make up

rude or disrespectful

primarily sitting or inactive

person who flatters for advantage

3. refute

hesitate or refuse to proceed

soothing or softening agent

negligent or neglectful in duty

prove false or incorrect through argument

4. perspicacity

mysterious or puzzling problem

keen insight or understanding

unaffected by pain or emotion

accustom to hardship

5. abjure

formally renounce or reject

escape secretly from custody

overwhelm with abundance

standards for judgment

6. prudence

having extensive knowledge

satisfy fully or to excess

cautiousness and good judgment

appalling or inferior imitation

7. presumptuous

comparable or similar in some way

quick and superficial

overconfident, bold beyond limits

absolutely necessary or urgent

8. serendipity

fortunate accidental discovery

deep-seated hatred

sleepy or drowsy

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

9. oblivious

unaware or forgetful

showing respect or submission

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

doubts existence of god

10. demarcation

quick and superficial

increasing over time

boundary or separation line

persuading forcibly

11. comprehensive

appropriateness or decorum

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

device for pairing animals; burden

complete and inclusive

12. iconoclast

fulfill or complete

complaining or irritable

critic of traditions or beliefs

deriving ideas from various sources

13. discrepancy

lack of agreement or consistency

person asking questions aggressively

subtle difference or variation

imperfection or flaw

14. salient

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

stubborn and unyielding

pale or lacking color; dull

most noticeable or important

15. dour

showing rainbow-like colors

stern, harsh, or gloomy

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

feeling or expressing great happiness

16. verdant

harmony or appropriateness

green; lush with vegetation

abandon or give up

appearing everywhere

17. trite

intensely happy or overwhelmed

often repeated; unoriginal

increase in power or reputation

passionate or enthusiastic

18. malevolent

disregard or overlook

having harmful intentions

religious leaders

pompous or pretentious speech

19. prescribe

boring or ordinary

to recommend authoritatively

indirect suggestion or hint

think deeply or meditate

20. figurative

metaphorical rather than literal

unclear or having multiple meanings

hostile or harmful

greed or desire for wealth

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. conundrum

2. sedentary

3. refute

4. perspicacity

5. abjure

6. prudence

7. presumptuous

8. serendipity

9. oblivious

10. demarcation

11. comprehensive

12. iconoclast

13. discrepancy

14. salient

15. dour

16. verdant

17. trite

18. malevolent

19. prescribe

20. figurative

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. conundrum

2. sedentary

3. refute

4. perspicacity

5. abjure

6. prudence

7. presumptuous

8. serendipity

9. oblivious

10. demarcation

11. comprehensive

12. iconoclast

13. discrepancy

14. salient

15. dour

16. verdant

17. trite

18. malevolent

19. prescribe

20. figurative

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