Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. emulate

concerning beauty or art

reckless or hasty decision or action

imitate with the aim of matching

based on hypothesis; theoretical

2. enthrall

captivate or fascinate

wave or ripple in motion

come together to form whole

arranged in order of time

3. frivolous

lacking seriousness or importance

act against or oppose

praise for achievement

disperse or scatter; squander

4. punitive

unable to be appeased

encourage growth or development

inflicting punishment or penalty

clear and easy to understand

5. odious

without emotion or response

horrible or detestable

statement seeming contradictory but true

regard with deep respect

6. compelling

disrespectful of sacred things

imitate with the aim of matching

persuading forcibly

outgoing and sociable in nature

7. propriety

an excessive amount of something

appropriateness or decorum

approach and address boldly

refusing to change mind

8. hackneyed

clear and easy to understand

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

easy to reach or understand

lacking freshness; overused

9. pertinacious

restrain or chain

regard with disgust or hatred

suppose without sufficient evidence

holding firm; stubbornly persistent

10. primeval

difficult situation or swamp

boredom or dissatisfaction

show great joy or triumph

belonging to the earliest times

11. vindictive

countless or extremely large number

lacking skill or ability

having a revengeful nature

small remaining part; trace

12. disparage

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

excessively high or unreasonable

notoriety; disgrace

give voting rights

13. succinct

believing only oneself exists

dense, harsh mixture of sounds

brief and clear in expression

suitable or fitting for a specific purpose

14. fidelity

faithfulness or loyalty

collection of literary works

standards for judgment

informal language

15. ostentatious

intended to attract attention

an excessive amount of something

express disapproval or regret

shining brilliantly; splendid

16. facile

inborn; naturally existing

intense enthusiasm or passion

perfect society or place

easily achieved; superficial

17. debauch

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

confuse or frustrate

considered good or trustworthy

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

18. calibrate

metaphorical rather than literal

ability to understand others' feelings

rude or disrespectful

set or adjust precisely

19. garish

gaudy or tastelessly bright

sleepy or drowsy

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

mental calmness and composure

20. tranquil

determined and unwavering

perceive or recognize clearly

peaceful and calm

forbidden by law or rules

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. emulate

2. enthrall

3. frivolous

4. punitive

5. odious

6. compelling

7. propriety

8. hackneyed

9. pertinacious

10. primeval

11. vindictive

12. disparage

13. succinct

14. fidelity

15. ostentatious

16. facile

17. debauch

18. calibrate

19. garish

20. tranquil

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. emulate

2. enthrall

3. frivolous

4. punitive

5. odious

6. compelling

7. propriety

8. hackneyed

9. pertinacious

10. primeval

11. vindictive

12. disparage

13. succinct

14. fidelity

15. ostentatious

16. facile

17. debauch

18. calibrate

19. garish

20. tranquil

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