Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. demure

paying close attention to detail

able to change easily or versatile

modest, reserved, or shy

make amends for guilt or sin

2. confidant

showing rainbow-like colors

light and delicate

difficult to see or understand

trusted friend or advisor

3. ascertain

suitable or fitting for a specific purpose

open to influence or cooperation

find out or discover with certainty

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

4. ethereal

to ease or relieve without curing

deceitful cunning; slyness

harmless or gentle

light and delicate

5. equivocal

giving a bad omen or threatening

a state of rest or peacefulness

uncertain or ambiguous

capable of being maintained or defended

6. dogmatic

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

prove false or incorrect through argument

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

associated in wrongdoing

7. prescribe

complete change or transformation

fearlessly daring or bold

keen insight or understanding

to recommend authoritatively

8. exalt

impossible to stop or prevent

impulsive or unpredictable

pleasing or appropriate

praise highly

9. coagulate

meddlesome or interfering

feeling remorse for past actions

clot or become solid

deviation from the norm

10. astute

take over illegally or by force

mentally sharp and perceptive

diverging from the main point; peripheral

overconfident but immature

11. buffet

wishing good for others; kind

gradual accumulation or buildup

intensely happy or overwhelmed

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

12. criteria

unable to be taken or broken into

standards for judgment

countless or extremely large number

small remaining part; trace

13. cleave

split apart or cling to

courageous; fearless

adjust or soften tone

gutsy or reckless boldness

14. excursion

determined by personal choice rather than reason

reckless or hasty decision or action

a short trip or outing

informal language

15. medley

mix of different things

beginning to develop

ready to obey or surrender

shoe repair artisan

16. rancor

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

loud, energetic, and rowdy

newly converted or beginner

playfully unusual or fanciful

17. approbation

lacking intelligence or ideas

friendly good feeling among companions

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

distribute for a specific purpose

18. quandary

complete change or transformation

skillful or proficient at something

related to or resembling trees

state of uncertainty or doubt

19. engender

showing love or romantic feeling

feeling remorse for past actions

cause or produce

carried out with minimal effort

20. flagrant

shockingly noticeable or obvious

curse or slander

declare invalid or cancel

direct opposite or contrast

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. demure

2. confidant

3. ascertain

4. ethereal

5. equivocal

6. dogmatic

7. prescribe

8. exalt

9. coagulate

10. astute

11. buffet

12. criteria

13. cleave

14. excursion

15. medley

16. rancor

17. approbation

18. quandary

19. engender

20. flagrant

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. demure

2. confidant

3. ascertain

4. ethereal

5. equivocal

6. dogmatic

7. prescribe

8. exalt

9. coagulate

10. astute

11. buffet

12. criteria

13. cleave

14. excursion

15. medley

16. rancor

17. approbation

18. quandary

19. engender

20. flagrant

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