Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. concave

to encourage activity or growth

curved inward like the inside of a bowl

official public statement

relevant to the matter

2. defame

live together peacefully

large stinging insect

intense interest or excitement

damage reputation through false statements

3. reflection

erodes or damages gradually

image or thought back to mind

natural or innate impulse

helpful or advantageous

4. zealous

to oversee or manage

animal waste or scattered rubbish

filled with passion or enthusiasm

flow in a small, steady stream

5. wax

tropical fruit with spiny shell

deep love or loyalty

precipitate or cover with a substance

lacking strong flavor or interest

6. sympathetic

doubt about beliefs or claims

encourage or support growth

underlying reason for actions

showing compassion or understanding

7. neglect

in the middle of or surrounded by

increase in intensity or degree

failing to care or attend to

excellent; of the highest quality

8. inherent

component of a mixture or recipe

to take turns or substitute

relating to citizens or civility

existing as a natural part

9. mimic

to imitate or copy

mammal known for intelligence

touch or connection with

providing additional help or support

10. elbow

joint connecting arm and forearm

workmate or associate

foolish or unwise action

imaginary; legendary

11. pollinator

motivate or stimulate creativity

to grant permission or power

insect or animal that transfers pollen

to make soil productive

12. expanding

enlist or hire new members

main or most important

increasing in size or amount

generously or freely

13. prestige

complete destruction or collapse

solid or steady

fail to notice or consider

widespread respect and admiration

14. respective

corresponding to each individual

widely praised or famous

without success

delayed or late

15. frost

restock or refill

to acquire or get

contradiction between expectation and reality

frozen dew or ice crystals

16. sprout

unwelcome disturbance

begin to grow or develop new shoots

cause harm or damage

likely to be influenced or harmed

17. fog

able to be hammered or drawn out

far away or remote

in a clumsy or uncomfortable manner

thick cloud of water vapor

18. compel

thread-like body; dietary nutrient

used to concede a point or admit something

force or oblige to do something

remove or get rid of

19. effectiveness

harmful or unfavorable

degree of success

separate or isolate groups

to mourn or express sorrow

20. aggressive

short knife with a pointed blade

showing readiness to attack or confront

exchange information or ideas

most fertile soil layer

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. concave

2. defame

3. reflection

4. zealous

5. wax

6. sympathetic

7. neglect

8. inherent

9. mimic

10. elbow

11. pollinator

12. expanding

13. prestige

14. respective

15. frost

16. sprout

17. fog

18. compel

19. effectiveness

20. aggressive

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. concave

2. defame

3. reflection

4. zealous

5. wax

6. sympathetic

7. neglect

8. inherent

9. mimic

10. elbow

11. pollinator

12. expanding

13. prestige

14. respective

15. frost

16. sprout

17. fog

18. compel

19. effectiveness

20. aggressive

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