Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. ruminate

think deeply or meditate

shorten or condense text

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

2. repulse

bring about or accelerate a process

drive back or reject strongly

to make less severe or painful

without definite shape or form

3. recalcitrant

burdensome or oppressive

treat with love and care

noisy argument or fight

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

4. culpable

faulty or blameworthy

decrease in size or intensity

charmingly old-fashioned or unusual

quick and nimble

5. eclectic

soothing ointment or balm

great disaster or misfortune

stick to or follow closely

deriving ideas from various sources

6. remiss

self-satisfaction weakness

friendly good feeling among companions

negligent or neglectful in duty

pleasing to senses or mind

7. apathetic

criticize or correct gently

showing no interest or emotion

unlucky; unfortunate

pale or lacking color; dull

8. insidious

understood without being openly spoken

sleepy or drowsy

impossible to satisfy

deceptively harmful

9. quandary

state of uncertainty or doubt

emitting light

doubts existence of god

to obtain or acquire through effort

10. avarice

to officially announce or publish

accept reluctantly without protest

extreme greed for wealth

to confuse or puzzle someone

11. flabbergasted

extremely surprised

hesitate or refuse to proceed

understood by few; mysterious or secret

prove false or incorrect through argument

12. impinge

overconfident, bold beyond limits

to encroach or infringe

move back and forth

reveal secrets or private information

13. incendiary

approach and address boldly

lacking energy or vitality

promoting fire or conflict

offense or annoyance

14. lethargic

enthusiastic applause or praise

ready to obey or surrender

conceal true feelings or motives

feeling sluggish or sleepy

15. demure

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

modest, reserved, or shy

hold interest or attract strongly

independent-minded person

16. execrable

strong liking or preference

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

skilled at gaining advantage

detestable or horrible

17. dither

indecisive or wavering behavior

record or narrative of events

search for food or supplies

gradual introduction; soaking

18. emollient

clear and direct; sharply focused

soothing or softening agent

having or showing excessive interest in sex

hesitate or refuse to proceed

19. metamorphosis

complete change or transformation

dig out from the ground

enjoy greatly; pleasure or appreciation

hardworking and attentive

20. transgress

violate a law or boundary

complaining or irritable

extremely dry or lacking moisture

shining brilliantly; splendid

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ruminate

2. repulse

3. recalcitrant

4. culpable

5. eclectic

6. remiss

7. apathetic

8. insidious

9. quandary

10. avarice

11. flabbergasted

12. impinge

13. incendiary

14. lethargic

15. demure

16. execrable

17. dither

18. emollient

19. metamorphosis

20. transgress

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ruminate

2. repulse

3. recalcitrant

4. culpable

5. eclectic

6. remiss

7. apathetic

8. insidious

9. quandary

10. avarice

11. flabbergasted

12. impinge

13. incendiary

14. lethargic

15. demure

16. execrable

17. dither

18. emollient

19. metamorphosis

20. transgress

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