Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. taciturn

say abruptly during conversation

make amends for wrongdoings

habitually silent or reserved in speech

courageous; fearless

2. disparage

existing, happening in the air

harmony or appropriateness

filled or well-supplied with something

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

3. nurture

persuading forcibly

wealthy or prosperous

encourage growth or development

show great joy or triumph

4. impregnable

unable to be taken or broken into

merciful or tolerant

combine or unite into one

gradual decline or wasting away

5. accord

mutual agreement or harmony

complete change or transformation

clear from blame

miserable, despicable, or wretched

6. dilatory

eroding or causing damage

causing delay; slow to act

gradual decline or wasting away

winding or twisting; complicated

7. luminous

winding or twisting; complicated

emitting light

avoid or abstain from

formal rejection or abandonment

8. ambivalent

offensive or harmful

having mixed feelings

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

difficult situation or entrapment

9. dormant

change or variation in circumstances

greater in number or importance

wandering without fixed home

inactive but capable of becoming active

10. ostensible

placing two things side by side

rhythmic flow or pattern

seeming or apparent

secure from violation

11. restive

prove false or incorrect through argument

restless or difficult to control

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

orders or prohibitions

12. confidant

fulfill or complete

component or part

trusted friend or advisor

lower in dignity or status; humiliate

13. torpid

based on mistaken reasoning

based on observation or experience

lacking energy or alertness

threats or force to coercively compel

14. frugal

causing delay; slow to act

avoiding waste; economical

to carry out or execute

person who makes judgments or settles disputes

15. ephemeral

regard as resulting from a specific cause

shockingly noticeable or obvious

lacking or deprived of something

lasting a very short time

16. deface

keen insight or shrewdness

dishonest or indirect in behavior

spoil surface of something; vandalize

to encroach or infringe

17. repose

farming or cultivation of land

miserable, despicable, or wretched

a state of rest or peacefulness

highest point or final stage

18. divulge

horrible or detestable

short amusing or interesting story

accept reluctantly without protest

reveal secrets or private information

19. variegated

using more words than needed

shining brightly; radiant

full of, common, or widespread

diverse; multicolored

20. temerity

gradual introduction; soaking

eager to fight or argue

desire earnestly or to achieve something

gutsy or reckless boldness

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. taciturn

2. disparage

3. nurture

4. impregnable

5. accord

6. dilatory

7. luminous

8. ambivalent

9. dormant

10. ostensible

11. restive

12. confidant

13. torpid

14. frugal

15. ephemeral

16. deface

17. repose

18. divulge

19. variegated

20. temerity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. taciturn

2. disparage

3. nurture

4. impregnable

5. accord

6. dilatory

7. luminous

8. ambivalent

9. dormant

10. ostensible

11. restive

12. confidant

13. torpid

14. frugal

15. ephemeral

16. deface

17. repose

18. divulge

19. variegated

20. temerity

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