Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. resolute

regarded as sacred or inviolable

unoriginal; copied or imitative

determined and unwavering

seer with future insight

2. vituperate

clear and direct; sharply focused

curse or verbally attack

imitate with the aim of matching

official order or command

3. burnish

newly converted or beginner

ecstatically happy or proud

polish by rubbing

spread out or scattered; wordy

4. expurgate

hold back or restrain

fervently; passionately

edit to remove inappropriate parts

more important than anything else

5. infusion

to soothe or calm someone

find fault constantly

gradual introduction; soaking

pompous or pretentious speech

6. quell

lively and full of energy; bold

intimidating or discouraging

obedient, submissive

to suppress or put an end to

7. abase

conventional or traditional

humiliate or degrade someone

abundant; giving freely; lush

confirm or support with evidence

8. coherent

harsh or bitter in tone

logical and consistent

crowning or official ceremony

complaining or irritable

9. derelict

very critical or harsh

say abruptly during conversation

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

interpret or understand

10. hierarchy

urge or provoke to action

pyramid of authority or status

standard practice or meeting

official demand for goods or services

11. circumlocution

carried out with minimal effort

waver between different opinions

excessive talking around a point

imply subtly or slyly

12. satiate

satisfy fully or to excess

short amusing or interesting story

notoriety; disgrace

captivate or fascinate

13. convoluted

press or squeeze together

waver between different opinions

absolutely necessary or urgent

complex or twisted

14. adumbrate

outline or foreshadow vaguely

restless or difficult to control

expressing praise

enjoy oneself happily or freely

15. pragmatic

respected due to age or wisdom

highest point or peak

using up or eating

practical and realistic

16. parody

humorous imitation of a work

shameless or impudent boldness

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

bubbly, lively, or spirited

17. eloquent

a preference or tendency

self-satisfaction weakness

fluent or persuasive in speech

harmless or gentle

18. disrepute

habitually silent or reserved in speech

device that produces electricity; assault

claim or assert without proof

loss of reputation or respect

19. hegemony

official demand for goods or services

irrelevant or unrelated

unable to speak clearly

general dominance or leadership

20. forestall

prevent or obstruct

extreme greed for wealth

feeling remorseful

meeting of members for discussion

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. resolute

2. vituperate

3. burnish

4. expurgate

5. infusion

6. quell

7. abase

8. coherent

9. derelict

10. hierarchy

11. circumlocution

12. satiate

13. convoluted

14. adumbrate

15. pragmatic

16. parody

17. eloquent

18. disrepute

19. hegemony

20. forestall

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. resolute

2. vituperate

3. burnish

4. expurgate

5. infusion

6. quell

7. abase

8. coherent

9. derelict

10. hierarchy

11. circumlocution

12. satiate

13. convoluted

14. adumbrate

15. pragmatic

16. parody

17. eloquent

18. disrepute

19. hegemony

20. forestall

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