Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. probity

integrity and uprightness

reduce or cut short

restore to good condition or appearance

very discouraged or dejected

2. epistolary

relating to letters

small remaining part; trace

insincerely pious or moralistic

hostile or harmful

3. concomitant

a naturally accompanying

greeting or expression of respect

intensely happy or overwhelmed

lack of basic necessities or comforts

4. resolute

overly submissive or obedient

intimidating or discouraging

meeting of members for discussion

determined and unwavering

5. covet

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

humorous imitation of a work

desire strongly

imply subtly or slyly

6. florid

rebuke or reprimand severely

excessively ornate or decorated

standards for judgment

increase or make larger

7. cleave

false statement to damage reputation

thin decorative covering

split apart or cling to

to obtain or acquire through effort

8. congenial

typical example or model

courage in adversity

flexible and graceful

agreeable and friendly

9. expurgate

difficult to correct or reform

edit to remove inappropriate parts

active opposition or hostility

of such excellence or beauty

10. dubious

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

unchanging over time

effective in producing desired result

doubtful or uncertain

11. obsolete

lacking moral restraint

extremely poor; parsimonious

no longer in use

urge or provoke to action

12. encore

possessing supreme power or authority

show or reveal clearly

additional performance at end of show

having or showing fear or lack of confidence

13. facile

easily achieved; superficial

substance made of two or more parts

false statement to damage reputation

deny any responsibility or support

14. protean

leader who appeals to emotions for power

call together for meeting

confirm or support with evidence

able to change easily or versatile

15. officious

meddlesome or interfering

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

official order or proclamation

express disapproval or regret

16. trepidation

beginning to develop

fear or apprehension

terminate prematurely or fail

to recommend authoritatively

17. satiate

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

disregard or overlook

stubborn and unyielding

satisfy fully or to excess

18. portent

a sign of future events; warning

unchanging over time

stubbornly refusing to change

naive belief or trust

19. obstreperous

give in return; respond similarly

spoil or desecrate; make dirty or unclean

boisterous and loud

determined and unwavering

20. garish

to prevent or make impossible

gaudy or tastelessly bright

harmless or gentle

unnamed or unidentified

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. probity

2. epistolary

3. concomitant

4. resolute

5. covet

6. florid

7. cleave

8. congenial

9. expurgate

10. dubious

11. obsolete

12. encore

13. facile

14. protean

15. officious

16. trepidation

17. satiate

18. portent

19. obstreperous

20. garish

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. probity

2. epistolary

3. concomitant

4. resolute

5. covet

6. florid

7. cleave

8. congenial

9. expurgate

10. dubious

11. obsolete

12. encore

13. facile

14. protean

15. officious

16. trepidation

17. satiate

18. portent

19. obstreperous

20. garish

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