Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. obsolete

irritate intensely

damaging reputation; slanderous

no longer in use

short statement of a general truth

2. odious

self-satisfaction weakness

horrible or detestable

a substitute or replacement for something else

encourage or promote development

3. eminent

rudely brief

restoring to former state; compensation

famous and respected in a particular field

feeling sluggish or sleepy

4. expedient

based on mistaken reasoning

appropriate and advantageous

diligent and ethical

anger at injustice

5. nebulous

vague or unclear

alert; watchful

burdensome or oppressive

suppose without sufficient evidence

6. epitome

perfect example of something

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

friendly and lively

origin of a word

7. torpid

pale or lacking color; dull

deserving criticism or blame

persistently urge or encourage

lacking energy or alertness

8. boisterous

believing only oneself exists

loud, energetic, and rowdy

origin of a word

deviation from the normal

9. sovereign

possessing supreme power or authority

publicly denounce or criticize

diminish or put to rest

take or claim without permission

10. grandiloquence

extremely hot or scorching

pompous or pretentious speech

extremely old or outdated

appropriate and advantageous

11. abstain

transparent; clear and easy to understand

strong supporter of a cause

voluntarily refrain from something

experienced through someone else

12. respite

restoring to former state; compensation

summarize main points or facts

suggestion; subtle hint

short period of rest or relief

13. aspire

bold and shameless

urgent or pressing

desire earnestly or to achieve something

bring swallowed food back to mouth

14. parsimony

lacking necessities; poor

lacking liveliness or interest

rude or irrelevant

extreme reluctance to spend money

15. chronicle

record or narrative of events

unhappy with authority or system

rebel or revolutionary

humiliate or degrade someone

16. enmity

deep-seated hatred

public meeting or discussion platform

origin of a word

polish by rubbing

17. abdicate

isolated; narrow-minded

give up power voluntarily

make better or improve

outdated or obsolete

18. circumspect

small amount or limited quantity

appearing everywhere

cautious and careful

calming or appeasing

19. antiquated

outdated or obsolete

person asking questions aggressively

person who flatters for advantage

intense enthusiasm or passion

20. tractable

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

carried out with minimal effort

easy to manage or influence

unnamed or unidentified

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. obsolete

2. odious

3. eminent

4. expedient

5. nebulous

6. epitome

7. torpid

8. boisterous

9. sovereign

10. grandiloquence

11. abstain

12. respite

13. aspire

14. parsimony

15. chronicle

16. enmity

17. abdicate

18. circumspect

19. antiquated

20. tractable

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. obsolete

2. odious

3. eminent

4. expedient

5. nebulous

6. epitome

7. torpid

8. boisterous

9. sovereign

10. grandiloquence

11. abstain

12. respite

13. aspire

14. parsimony

15. chronicle

16. enmity

17. abdicate

18. circumspect

19. antiquated

20. tractable

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