Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. seemly

respond to attack with counterattack

disorganized or noisy crowd

to make extremely angry

appropriate; proper

2. veritable

used for emphasis, true or real

dizzy, lightheaded, frivolous

to gradually become less

state of being ridiculous or absurd

3. languid

place for caring for young children or plants

a strong wire or bundle of wires; to send via cable

lacking energy or vitality

person with low intelligence; fool

4. sophistication

guard stationed to keep watch

refined or cultured attitude

not valid or acceptable

extremely unpleasant or repulsive

5. tapering

gradually narrowing or diminishing

rough or harsh sounding, especially of voice

strict or severe

insignificant or worthless

6. disdain

feeling of contempt; to refuse respectfully

to praise highly or elevate

covered with or having a greasy substance

give evidence or furnish proof

7. vacuous

long, low sound of pain, sorrow, or pleasure

lacking intelligence or ideas

reprimand; criticism

action designed to grab attention

8. mould

patience or self-control

to astonish or amaze

container for shaping material; shape or cast

having or showing arrogance

9. tractor

long narrow band of color

action designed to grab attention

not honorable or noble; shameful

vehicle used for pulling farm machinery

10. wile

spontaneous, without preparation

formal agreement between parties

trick or stratagem

not strict; relaxed

11. sneer

state of being annoyed

exceeding appropriate limits

not honorable or noble; shameful

make a contemptuous smile

12. preface

disorder or untidy state; chaotic situation

introduction to a book or speech

harmony restored between parties

exercise machine or repetitive routine

13. placid

calm and peaceful

path followed by moving object

a sparkling wine from france

about to happen; impending

14. alacrity

right to vote

cheerful eagerness or readiness

food or drink that sustains life

person who opposes war and violence

15. harass

subject to repeated intimidation or attack

to mock or ridicule

special skill or talent

aimless or disconnected

16. spine

capable of being stretched or drawn out

successful in producing a desired result

backbone supporting the body

legal right to take care of someone

17. elastic

small bush or woody plant

stretchable; stretchy material

deliberately avoid or stay away from

extreme fierceness or brutality

18. bounty

occurring irregularly

a type of tree with smooth bark

a generous gift or reward

a device for slowing or stopping; to slow down

19. seasoned

excessively proud of appearance or achievements

kept secret or concealed

experienced; flavored

to confirm or support with evidence

20. grievous

dirty or gloomy in appearance

introduction of fresh air

causing severe pain; serious

redundant or repetitive statement

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. seemly

2. veritable

3. languid

4. sophistication

5. tapering

6. disdain

7. vacuous

8. mould

9. tractor

10. wile

11. sneer

12. preface

13. placid

14. alacrity

15. harass

16. spine

17. elastic

18. bounty

19. seasoned

20. grievous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. seemly

2. veritable

3. languid

4. sophistication

5. tapering

6. disdain

7. vacuous

8. mould

9. tractor

10. wile

11. sneer

12. preface

13. placid

14. alacrity

15. harass

16. spine

17. elastic

18. bounty

19. seasoned

20. grievous

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