Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. spurn

imitate with the aim of matching or surpassing

elaborately decorated or detailed

reject disdainfully or scornfully

make clear or explain thoroughly

2. figurehead

leader without real power

difficult to find, catch, or understand

forbidden by law or rules

traveling from place to place

3. vitality

reliability, energy, and life force

sudden desire or impulsive idea

to call upon or create magically

harmful, threatening, or menacing

4. nag

specify as a condition

to repeatedly annoy or remind persistently

powerful person; magnate.

adverse reaction or resistance

5. curtail

relating to excessive concern for rules

strong loyalty to tribe

to cut short or reduce

preference or liking

6. chronology

person who invests or takes risks

exceptional ability or bravery

barrier; obstacle or hinderance

arrangement of events in time

7. dissident

comparable or similar in certain respects

word for word, exactly as spoken or written

having or showing extensive knowledge

person who opposes official policy or authority

8. ovation

a giant statue or person

standard for evaluating quality

enthusiastic public applause or praise

regard with disgust or hatred

9. corollary

a natural consequence

lack of selectivity or restraint

combining or uniting into one

showing wealth; rich or luxurious

10. ensue

a noisy fight or dispute

unnecessary or free of charge

happen or occur afterward or as a result

viciously fierce or violent

11. venom

bioactive toxic substance from animals

no longer existing or functioning

to come together as one

divine guidance or care

12. unwitting

unnecessary or excessive

doubts or worries.

unaware or unintentional

plead or beg earnestly

13. vertigo

hold and use a tool or weapon

fake or false appearance

benefit or blessing; helpful thing

sensation of spinning or dizziness

14. bane

cause of ruin or harm

intense passion or zeal

free from guilt or responsibility

undecided or awaiting resolution

15. escarpment

makes unclear or confusing

steep slope or cliff

former, previous, or in the past

present or offer

16. impetus

intake of force; motivation; stimulus

list or count items one by one

strongly urge or persuade

extremely large or great

17. caustic

intense disgust or aversion

burns and destroys; sarcastic or biting in tone

a sudden feeling of resentment

official rule, law, or regulation

18. semblance

self-righteous; hypocritical

fundamental principle; self-evident truth

payment demanded for release or rescue

outward appearance or likeness

19. machination

like a palace; grand or luxurious

to call upon or create magically

childish or immature

crafty or secret scheme.

20. antithesis

direct opposite or contrast

ability to adapt or be used in many ways

critical turning point in progress

persistent, determined, and tenacious

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. spurn

2. figurehead

3. vitality

4. nag

5. curtail

6. chronology

7. dissident

8. ovation

9. corollary

10. ensue

11. venom

12. unwitting

13. vertigo

14. bane

15. escarpment

16. impetus

17. caustic

18. semblance

19. machination

20. antithesis

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. spurn

2. figurehead

3. vitality

4. nag

5. curtail

6. chronology

7. dissident

8. ovation

9. corollary

10. ensue

11. venom

12. unwitting

13. vertigo

14. bane

15. escarpment

16. impetus

17. caustic

18. semblance

19. machination

20. antithesis

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