Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. fugitive

person fleeing from justice

to jump or swoop suddenly

appropriate; proper

to crush into powder

2. inland

special skill or talent

person who suffers or sacrifices for a cause

vivid, shocking, or sensational in appearance

away from the coast; interior

3. elderly

refrain from doing something voluntarily

old or aged

lack of seriousness; frivolity

doubting the truth; questionable

4. initiative

interfere in others' affairs without permission

lack of seriousness; frivolity

ability to assess and initiate action

serious and formal attitude

5. impotent

a device for holding objects; to grasp or hold tightly

able to be perceived or noticed

harsh or extremely severe

lacking power or ability; helpless

6. shipwreck

a small room for storage, or wardrobe

relating to time or worldly things

having or showing arrogance

ship destroyed at sea

7. avenge

inattentive; unmindful of consequences

the general public or population

difficult to understand, obscure

inflict harm in return for an offense

8. videocassette

magnetic tape for recording video

loyalty or committed support

related to technology or specialized knowledge

share or feel compassion or understanding

9. wile

cut or clip hair or wool

to seek opinions; an investigation

trick or stratagem

companionship or community

10. fertility

with sudden and reckless haste; impulsive

study of earth's structural features

reply sharply; quick witty reply

ability to produce abundant offspring or crops

11. upkeep

maintenance or care

having little or no money

to praise or recommend

confirm the truth or value

12. spine

a metal fastener or a sudden dash

backbone supporting the body

related to hearing

lavish supply or quantity

13. vow

dense growth of bushes or small trees

promise or solemn agreement

a traveling show with performers and animals

person living in seclusion; recluse

14. recess

make solid or firm

temporary withdraw; a break or resting period

done quickly without proper thought

having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste

15. slimy

covered with or having a greasy substance

immerse in liquid

vigorous enthusiasm or enjoyment

to imagine or conceive of

16. dodge

small stones used for paving or construction

to avoid by quick movement

a piece of clothing; a headland extending into water

find out definitively

17. presage

a request or appeal passionately

liquid condiment for food

not quite right; in error

sign or warning of future event

18. shortcut

quick route shorter than the usual path

lacking selectiveness; random

a headgear for controlling a horse; to restrain or control

piece of cloth worn around neck or head

19. conveyance

the act of transporting or a vehicle

necessary; essential

shine with a flickering light

to decode or interpret

20. synthesis

skill in performing tasks

share or feel compassion or understanding

conforming to accepted beliefs or traditions

combined or integrated elements or ideas

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. fugitive

2. inland

3. elderly

4. initiative

5. impotent

6. shipwreck

7. avenge

8. videocassette

9. wile

10. fertility

11. upkeep

12. spine

13. vow

14. recess

15. slimy

16. dodge

17. presage

18. shortcut

19. conveyance

20. synthesis

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. fugitive

2. inland

3. elderly

4. initiative

5. impotent

6. shipwreck

7. avenge

8. videocassette

9. wile

10. fertility

11. upkeep

12. spine

13. vow

14. recess

15. slimy

16. dodge

17. presage

18. shortcut

19. conveyance

20. synthesis

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