Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. obfuscate

conceal true feelings or motives

bend or change direction of light or sound

making unclear or unintelligible

paying close attention to detail

2. nonchalant

casually calm and relaxed

inactive but capable of becoming active

boundary or separation line

faithfulness or loyalty

3. imperious

social outcast or despised person

overbearing; commanding

making coarse or abusive comments

worsen or intensify

4. torpid

mournful song for the dead

deliver or commit to

lacking energy or alertness

overbearing; commanding

5. decry

a preference or tendency

express disapproval or disappointment

optimistic or hopeful

publicly denounce or criticize

6. balk

hesitate or refuse to proceed

describe accurately or portray in detail

integrity and uprightness

keen; forceful; incisive

7. divine

hostile or harmful

perceive through intuition or insight

official order or command

imply subtly or slyly

8. genial

greater in number or importance

avoiding waste; economical

stubbornly refusing to change

friendly or cheerful

9. quixotic

idealistic but impractical

make amends for wrongdoings

modest, reserved, or shy

swollen; inflated; pompous

10. plaudits

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

enthusiastic applause or praise

outline or foreshadow vaguely

mentally sharp and perceptive

11. obstreperous

obedient, submissive

boisterous and loud

pompous or pretentious speech

to foretell or predict; omen

12. rescind

device that produces electricity; assault

conceal true feelings or motives

revoke, cancel or repeal

crowning or official ceremony

13. integral

associated in wrongdoing

arranged in order of time

necessary; essential

luxurious and wealthy

14. consonant

harmonious or agreeable

confuse or frustrate

reduce or cut short

bring under control or domination

15. upbraid

secretive or stealthy

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

criticize sharply; scold

origin of a word

16. burnish

meeting of members for discussion

concise and forcefully expressive

polish by rubbing

boring or ordinary

17. revel

lasting only a short time

enjoy oneself happily or freely

criticize or correct gently

withdraw or take back statement

18. foil

introduce new ideas or methods

difficult situation or swamp

prevent success of; contrasting force

excessively ornate or decorated

19. tangential

diverging from the main point; peripheral

bring under control or domination

soothing ointment or balm

assist or encourage wrongdoing

20. vigilant

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

understand deeply

unoriginal; copied or imitative

alert; watchful

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. obfuscate

2. nonchalant

3. imperious

4. torpid

5. decry

6. balk

7. divine

8. genial

9. quixotic

10. plaudits

11. obstreperous

12. rescind

13. integral

14. consonant

15. upbraid

16. burnish

17. revel

18. foil

19. tangential

20. vigilant

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. obfuscate

2. nonchalant

3. imperious

4. torpid

5. decry

6. balk

7. divine

8. genial

9. quixotic

10. plaudits

11. obstreperous

12. rescind

13. integral

14. consonant

15. upbraid

16. burnish

17. revel

18. foil

19. tangential

20. vigilant

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