Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. sagacity

short amusing or interesting story

to rob or plunder violently

lacking firmness or stiffness

wisdom and good judgment

2. wallow

roll about or indulge excessively

extreme greed for wealth

study of diseases; medical condition

admit as true or valid

3. hapless

disperse or scatter; squander

enthusiastically devoted

renovate or brighten up a space or item

unlucky; unfortunate

4. acerbic

lacking sharpness or quickness

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

harsh or bitter in tone

informal language

5. chronological

arranged in order of time

indecisive or wavering behavior

fervently; passionately

impressive but superficial

6. salve

fluent or persuasive in speech

very discouraged or dejected

extremely hot or scorching

soothing ointment or balm

7. illicit

an excessive amount of something

urgent or pressing

forbidden by law or rules

outline or foreshadow vaguely

8. tranquil

flexible and graceful

regional language or speech pattern

reduce or cut short

peaceful and calm

9. innovate

introduce new ideas or methods

someone who enjoys eating

alert; watchful

paying strict attention to detail

10. anesthesia

decorate or add details to improve appearance

loss of sensation or consciousness

sincerely friendly

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

11. preponderance

courageous; fearless

greater in number or importance

showing no interest or emotion

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

12. balk

hesitate or refuse to proceed

customs or moral standards

claim or assert without proof

lacking or deprived of something

13. apathetic

to encroach or infringe

showing no interest or emotion

skillful or proficient at something

newly converted or beginner

14. relegate

having harmful intentions

causing horror or disapproval

clear from blame

assign to a lower rank or position

15. desolate

deserted; feeling or showing misery

natural tendency or inclination

clear and transparent

promoting fire or conflict

16. effrontery

helpful or obliging

spread out or scattered; wordy

shameless or impudent boldness

greed or desire for wealth

17. condolence

sympathy for loss

strong liking or preference

declare invalid or cancel

a sign of future events; warning

18. convene

fundamentally different or diverse

encourage growth or development

call together for meeting

humorously vulgar or indecent

19. apocryphal

respected due to age or wisdom

outgoing and sociable in nature

making coarse or abusive comments

of uncertain authenticity

20. incisive

shameless or impudent boldness

clear and direct; sharply focused

unemotional, impassive

assign to a lower rank or position

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. sagacity

2. wallow

3. hapless

4. acerbic

5. chronological

6. salve

7. illicit

8. tranquil

9. innovate

10. anesthesia

11. preponderance

12. balk

13. apathetic

14. relegate

15. desolate

16. effrontery

17. condolence

18. convene

19. apocryphal

20. incisive

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. sagacity

2. wallow

3. hapless

4. acerbic

5. chronological

6. salve

7. illicit

8. tranquil

9. innovate

10. anesthesia

11. preponderance

12. balk

13. apathetic

14. relegate

15. desolate

16. effrontery

17. condolence

18. convene

19. apocryphal

20. incisive

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