Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. putrid

unemotional, impassive

absolve from blame

lacking distinctive features

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

2. canny

shrewd and clever

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

causing horror or disapproval

declare invalid or cancel

3. cultivate

grow or develop skill

isolated; narrow-minded

showing respect or submission

spoil or desecrate; make dirty or unclean

4. augment

act against or oppose

increase or make larger

person asking questions aggressively

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

5. affinity

natural liking or connection

burning or ignition

claim or assert without proof

forbidden by law or rules

6. grandiose

highest point or final stage

impressive but superficial

lively and spirited

notoriety; disgrace

7. pellucid

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

common remark; banal statement

transparent; clear and easy to understand

set apart as holy or sacred

8. iridescent

say abruptly during conversation

childish or silly

showing rainbow-like colors

rudely brief

9. ornate

highly decorated or elaborate

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

excessive amount of something

secondary or supporting

10. speculative

imitate with the aim of matching

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

abundant or plentiful

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

11. cobbler

farming or cultivation of land

shoe repair artisan

swollen; inflated; pompous

excessive or insincere praise

12. fortitude

carried out with minimal effort

harmless or gentle

to soothe or calm someone

courage in adversity

13. abide

difficult situation or swamp

tolerate or stay; follow rules

stubbornly refusing to change

burdensome or oppressive

14. concede

diligent and ethical

natural liking or connection

admit as true or valid

intense dislike or contempt for

15. agnostic

difficult to correct or reform

doubts existence of god

keen insight or understanding

mercy or leniency

16. stingy

unwilling to give or spend money

without emotion or response

restrict or compel

crowning or official ceremony

17. indomitable

imperfection or flaw

publicly condemn or accuse

cannot be defeated

pleasant or comfortable feature

18. acclaim

plant disease or any cause of decay

sweet food or candy

pacify or soothe

enthusiastic approval or praise

19. alacrity

cheerful readiness or promptness

famous and respected in a particular field

avoid or abstain from

appalling or inferior imitation

20. strenuous

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

most noticeable or important

requiring strong effort or energy

fortunate accidental discovery

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. putrid

2. canny

3. cultivate

4. augment

5. affinity

6. grandiose

7. pellucid

8. iridescent

9. ornate

10. speculative

11. cobbler

12. fortitude

13. abide

14. concede

15. agnostic

16. stingy

17. indomitable

18. acclaim

19. alacrity

20. strenuous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. putrid

2. canny

3. cultivate

4. augment

5. affinity

6. grandiose

7. pellucid

8. iridescent

9. ornate

10. speculative

11. cobbler

12. fortitude

13. abide

14. concede

15. agnostic

16. stingy

17. indomitable

18. acclaim

19. alacrity

20. strenuous

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