Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. commendation

formal praise

gathering of people

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

stretch or expand outwards

2. mercurial

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

practicing self-discipline and abstention

religious leaders

predictably changeable

3. usurp

award or expression of praise

restrain or chain

take over illegally or by force

mysterious or difficult to understand

4. brusque

greeting or expression of respect

to suppress or put an end to

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

liking or preference for something

5. nurture

decrease in size or intensity

ready to obey or surrender

encourage growth or development

a preference or tendency

6. yoke

device for pairing animals; burden

of such excellence or beauty

rebuke or reprimand severely

prejudice or inclination for or against something

7. cavort

jump or dance around excitedly

secure from violation

ready to obey or surrender

soothing ointment or balm

8. sophomoric

overconfident but immature

regional language or speech pattern

gradual introduction; soaking

regard with deep respect

9. affinity

highly influential or original

friendly or cheerful

natural liking or connection

overflowing with enthusiasm

10. confection

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

intense anger

revoke, cancel or repeal

sweet food or candy

11. aggregate

naive belief or trust

something greatly detested

to carry out or execute

total sum of parts

12. adorn

decorate or add beauty to

strong dislike or opposition

spread widely or distribution

lacking money; poor

13. nuance

doubtful or uncertain

clear and logical

sudden, impatient irritation

subtle difference or variation

14. appease

pacify or soothe

abundant or plentiful

hardworking and attentive

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

15. abide

draw out or evoke response

express sharp disapproval or criticism

surrender or give in

tolerate or stay; follow rules

16. antiseptic

favorable or auspicious

treat sacredly with disrespect

full of, common, or widespread

germ-killing or sterilizing agent

17. vitriolic

no longer in use

formally renounce or reject

lively and full of energy; bold

bitterly harsh or biting

18. debunk

natural tendency or inclination

to ease or relieve without curing

persuade someone not to do something

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

19. pinnacle

able to hold much; spacious

highly harmful or destructive

highest point or peak

make clear or clarify

20. inoculate

immunize by vaccination

double-dealing or dishonesty

many and various

excessively high or unreasonable

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. commendation

2. mercurial

3. usurp

4. brusque

5. nurture

6. yoke

7. cavort

8. sophomoric

9. affinity

10. confection

11. aggregate

12. adorn

13. nuance

14. appease

15. abide

16. antiseptic

17. vitriolic

18. debunk

19. pinnacle

20. inoculate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. commendation

2. mercurial

3. usurp

4. brusque

5. nurture

6. yoke

7. cavort

8. sophomoric

9. affinity

10. confection

11. aggregate

12. adorn

13. nuance

14. appease

15. abide

16. antiseptic

17. vitriolic

18. debunk

19. pinnacle

20. inoculate

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