Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. aquatic

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

make better or improve

drinkable; suitable for drinking

relating to water or existing in water

2. replete

famous for bad reasons

filled or well-supplied with something

understood only by a select few

curse or slander

3. pithy

curse or slander

substance made of two or more parts

give up power voluntarily

concise and forcefully expressive

4. candor

admit as true or valid

honest and open communication

widespread fame or reputation

typical example or model

5. noxious

difficult to correct or reform

pale or lacking color; dull

harmful or poisonous

natural tendency or inclination

6. bilk

easily bent or flexible

cautious and careful

using more words than needed

cheat or defraud

7. chastise

charm or enchant someone

rebuke or reprimand severely

causing disagreement or division

lack of agreement or consistency

8. refract

bend or change direction of light or sound

having a foul smell

clear from blame

naive belief or trust

9. accede

sleepy or drowsy

lack of respect or seriousness

agree or give consent to

natural liking or connection

10. florid

concerning beauty or art

ready to obey or surrender

excessively ornate or decorated

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

11. ballad

peaceful or calming

narrative song or poem

natural liking or connection

say abruptly during conversation

12. discern

quick and superficial

perceive or recognize clearly

vague or unclear

immunize by vaccination

13. maudlin

detestable or horrible

to make less severe or painful

sentimental to excessive degree

signaling system with lights or sounds

14. effrontery

shameless or impudent boldness

reduce or cut short

lacking originality; boring

huge or enormous figure

15. assess

peaceful or calming

evaluate or estimate the value or importance

natural tendency or inclination

innocent; straightforward

16. bourgeois

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

severe or strict in manner or appearance

leave property by will

serving as a typical example

17. rancid

feeling remorseful

having a stale or offensive smell

urge or provoke to action

treat sacredly with disrespect

18. nurture

feel or express strong disapproval

encourage growth or development

lacking energy or vitality

erase or wipe out; make less visible

19. hapless

press or squeeze together

change in form or nature

unlucky; unfortunate

lacking intelligence or sense

20. sedentary

easily bent or flexible

cannot be defeated

primarily sitting or inactive

promiscuous; reckless; unprovoked

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. aquatic

2. replete

3. pithy

4. candor

5. noxious

6. bilk

7. chastise

8. refract

9. accede

10. florid

11. ballad

12. discern

13. maudlin

14. effrontery

15. assess

16. bourgeois

17. rancid

18. nurture

19. hapless

20. sedentary

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. aquatic

2. replete

3. pithy

4. candor

5. noxious

6. bilk

7. chastise

8. refract

9. accede

10. florid

11. ballad

12. discern

13. maudlin

14. effrontery

15. assess

16. bourgeois

17. rancid

18. nurture

19. hapless

20. sedentary

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