Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. recess

temporary withdraw; a break or resting period

to squat or bend low

warm and friendly; heartfelt

done quickly without proper thought

2. spurious

overbearing pride or self-importance

false or fake

close acquaintance or knowledge

to jump or swoop suddenly

3. plaintive

a container for holding liquids or other items

mournful or expressing sadness

magnificent display or ceremony

skilled at gaining advantage

4. recouse

restore to health or condition

shows constant effort or diligence

contaminate or spoil; contamination

retract or annul; cancel formally

5. sedition

multi-tenant building or residence

incitement to rebellion against authority

famous or important in history

a document confirming something; to certify

6. uptight

shine brightly with flashing points of light

delay or linger unnecessarily

blame or disapproval

anxiously tense or worried

7. lenient

merciful; tolerant

calm and peaceful

electric potential difference

a small room for storage, or wardrobe

8. bathe

spin rapidly in circles

temporary withdraw; a break or resting period

wash oneself in water

relating to farewell speaking

9. ingratitude

wash oneself in water

contaminate or spoil; contamination

to nap lightly

lack of thankfulness

10. shimmer

a social class based on birth

numerous or varied; many or multiple

man-made or artificial

shine with a flickering light

11. lax

not strict; relaxed

courageous or brave

act of proposing or selecting someone for a position

separation from others

12. shred

order requiring specific action or restraint

clear from suspicion or accuse

small strip torn from something

exceeding appropriate limits

13. irate

make amends for a wrong or sin

not conforming to moral laws; wicked

extremely angry

combat between two people

14. bucket

something left out or not included

impoverished urban district

a container for holding liquids or other items

crude or offensive in nature

15. commend

female horse; large ocean surface

to praise or recommend

name written by oneself for approval

universal remedy for all problems

16. heedless

deception or trickery

deeply religious or sincere

inattentive; unmindful of consequences

harness for animals or burden

17. sustenance

punishment for guilt or sin

intending harm or spiteful

exclude or banish from a group or society

food or drink that sustains life

18. dunce

meal or feast

urgent or earnest urging

regard or respect

slow learner or stupid person

19. fling

an excessive amount or number

to throw or cast suddenly

completely clean or not able to reproduce

related to drama or performance arts

20. oppressive

to cease or stop

a device for holding objects; to grasp or hold tightly

weighing heavily or unjustly harsh

to squat or bend low

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. recess

2. spurious

3. plaintive

4. recouse

5. sedition

6. uptight

7. lenient

8. bathe

9. ingratitude

10. shimmer

11. lax

12. shred

13. irate

14. bucket

15. commend

16. heedless

17. sustenance

18. dunce

19. fling

20. oppressive

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. recess

2. spurious

3. plaintive

4. recouse

5. sedition

6. uptight

7. lenient

8. bathe

9. ingratitude

10. shimmer

11. lax

12. shred

13. irate

14. bucket

15. commend

16. heedless

17. sustenance

18. dunce

19. fling

20. oppressive

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