Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. bourgeois

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

beginning to develop

favorable or indicating good fortune

causing horror or disapproval

2. efficacious

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

out of its proper time period

appearing everywhere

effective in producing desired result

3. dogmatic

regard with deep respect or admiration

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

greater in number or importance

feeling remorse for past actions

4. cadence

easy to manage or influence

rhythmic flow or pattern

rude or irrelevant

change or variation in circumstances

5. frivolous

diligent and ethical

lacking seriousness or importance

undeveloped; beginning stage

spoil surface of something; vandalize

6. atypical

conventional or traditional

profession or occupation

mock or ridicule contemptuously

not representative of the norm

7. discomfit

make uneasy or embarrassed

lacking skill or ability

indecisive or wavering behavior

reach or achieve a goal

8. dissuade

person opposing authority or government

able to be heard

reveal secrets or private information

persuade someone not to do something

9. calumny

false statement to damage reputation

sudden, impatient irritation

declare invalid or cancel

hostile or unfavorable

10. adhere

stick to or follow closely

no longer in use

beneficial or helpful blessing

total sum of parts

11. refurbish

renovate or brighten up a space or item

assumed or false name

incompatible; harsh or jarring

difficult to see or understand

12. vociferous

clear and easy to understand

very critical or harsh

device for pairing animals; burden

crying out loudly; boisterous

13. refute

prove false or incorrect through argument

critic of traditions or beliefs

open to influence or cooperation

aware of

14. fatuous

lacking intelligence or sense

public meeting or discussion platform

take someone away by force

embodied in flesh; personified

15. artisan

evaluate or estimate the value or importance

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

able to be heard

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

16. scathing

continuous; never stopping

very critical or harsh

showing good judgment or sense

showing concern or care

17. culpable

to encroach or infringe

faulty or blameworthy

newly converted or beginner

persuade by flattery or coaxing

18. rash

reckless or hasty decision or action

award or expression of praise

lacking originality; boring

alert; watchful

19. repudiate

refuse to accept; reject

peaceable or friendly

deserted; feeling or showing misery

make better or improve

20. figurative

metaphorical rather than literal

suggestion; subtle hint

lacking liveliness or interest

strange; mysterious; unsettling

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bourgeois

2. efficacious

3. dogmatic

4. cadence

5. frivolous

6. atypical

7. discomfit

8. dissuade

9. calumny

10. adhere

11. refurbish

12. vociferous

13. refute

14. fatuous

15. artisan

16. scathing

17. culpable

18. rash

19. repudiate

20. figurative

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bourgeois

2. efficacious

3. dogmatic

4. cadence

5. frivolous

6. atypical

7. discomfit

8. dissuade

9. calumny

10. adhere

11. refurbish

12. vociferous

13. refute

14. fatuous

15. artisan

16. scathing

17. culpable

18. rash

19. repudiate

20. figurative

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