Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. derelict

to lose luster or become discolored

relating to worldly affairs or time

hidden store of valuables or supplies

deserted or neglectful

2. imperialism

skillful and nimble

brief love affair or flirtation

hidden underground room

domination; extending authority over others

3. mannerism

belief that events are predetermined

one who sues in court

distinctive personal habit.

rope or chain to restrict movement

4. astute

shrewd; quick to notice and understand

firm and determined

unintentional, accidental, careless

ridiculously unreasonable

5. epilogue

concluding section of a speech, literary work, or film

capable of being shaped or molded

deception or trickery

never dying; everlasting

6. infamy

collection of documents or files about a particular subject

praise highly

notoriety, evil reputation, shame

unconventional or slightly strange in behavior or appearance

7. noxious

one-tenth of income given as offering

person who invests or takes risks

place for dead bodies.

harmful, poisonous, or unhealthy

8. impede

break a promise or commitment

extremely funny or noisy

characterized by disorder or disturbance

hinder; obstruct progress

9. demarcation

showing selfless concern for others

boring due to length or dullness

urgent recommendation or advice

setting boundaries or limits

10. moniker

showing no interest or emotion

name or nickname.

collectible from a past era

cause of pain or suffering

11. daft

undecided or awaiting resolution

seeking knowledge of the future through supernatural means

cautious and careful

silly or foolish

12. penury

strongly suggesting or reminding

extreme poverty or destitution

a noisy fight or dispute

forbidden by law or rules

13. spur

rejection of all religious or moral principles

noisy and chaotic

encourage or stimulate action

a statement contradicting itself

14. poignant

moving, evoking strong emotion

to reach highest point

temporary failure or interval

conflict or struggle

15. ratify

approve officially or formally

openly disregard or defy

perceive or recognize

soul or mind

16. haughty

arrogantly proud

limitation or fixed period of work

practice of magic or sorcery

leave property or legacy to others

17. ire

action done naturally and without planning

barrier; obstacle or hinderance

easily angered or irritable

intense anger or wrath

18. rigmarole

family, relatives, or similar nature

mighty or powerful person or thing

careful management of resources

complicated procedure or story

19. candour

great happiness or triumph

refuse to accept or support

multiple shots or attacks in quick succession

openness and honesty; frankness

20. bellwether

altering history or facts

leader or indicator of trends

instruction, improvement, or moral upliftment

edge or border of something

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. derelict

2. imperialism

3. mannerism

4. astute

5. epilogue

6. infamy

7. noxious

8. impede

9. demarcation

10. moniker

11. daft

12. penury

13. spur

14. poignant

15. ratify

16. haughty

17. ire

18. rigmarole

19. candour

20. bellwether

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. derelict

2. imperialism

3. mannerism

4. astute

5. epilogue

6. infamy

7. noxious

8. impede

9. demarcation

10. moniker

11. daft

12. penury

13. spur

14. poignant

15. ratify

16. haughty

17. ire

18. rigmarole

19. candour

20. bellwether

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