Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. proclivity

wave or ripple in motion

pitifully sad or abandoned

natural or habitual inclination

treat with love and care

2. caucus

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

luxurious and wealthy

praiseworthy

meeting of members for discussion

3. punitive

desire earnestly or to achieve something

determined by personal choice rather than reason

having harmful intentions

inflicting punishment or penalty

4. appease

humorously vulgar or indecent

using very few words

pacify or soothe

to stir up or provoke

5. upbraid

intended to correct or improve

restless or difficult to control

person who makes judgments or settles disputes

criticize sharply; scold

6. concord

obligatory; currently holding office

change in form or nature

harmony or agreement

severe mental or physical pain

7. impertinent

burning or ignition

rude or irrelevant

distribute for a specific purpose

ruler or monarch with power

8. invective

set apart as holy or sacred

disagreement with authority or majority

insulting language

persuade someone not to do something

9. patent

based on mistaken reasoning

treat with love and care

giving a bad omen or threatening

official right to invention; obvious

10. precipice

to rob or plunder violently

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

charmingly old-fashioned or unusual

generous and forgiving

11. dissent

aware of

disagreement with authority or majority

transparent; clear and easy to understand

courage in adversity

12. ribald

horrible or wicked

distant emotionally or physically

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

humorously vulgar or indecent

13. renunciation

formal rejection or abandonment

criticize or correct gently

origin of a word

of uncertain authenticity

14. arbiter

temporary relief or delay of punishment

person who makes judgments or settles disputes

deviation from the norm

extremely surprised

15. contusion

say abruptly during conversation

bruise or hematoma

mentally sharp and perceptive

double-dealing or dishonesty

16. acerbic

harsh or bitter in tone

large scholarly book

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

feeling or expressing great happiness

17. torpid

person asking questions aggressively

theft or stealing

previous or coming before

lacking energy or alertness

18. copious

abundant or plentiful

to recommend authoritatively

sharp or severe; perceptive

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

19. consonant

understand deeply

showing respect or submission

gradual accumulation or buildup

harmonious or agreeable

20. tranquil

peaceful and calm

shelter or protection from danger

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

lengthen by cutting off the end

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. proclivity

2. caucus

3. punitive

4. appease

5. upbraid

6. concord

7. impertinent

8. invective

9. patent

10. precipice

11. dissent

12. ribald

13. renunciation

14. arbiter

15. contusion

16. acerbic

17. torpid

18. copious

19. consonant

20. tranquil

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. proclivity

2. caucus

3. punitive

4. appease

5. upbraid

6. concord

7. impertinent

8. invective

9. patent

10. precipice

11. dissent

12. ribald

13. renunciation

14. arbiter

15. contusion

16. acerbic

17. torpid

18. copious

19. consonant

20. tranquil

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