Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. culminate

represent or embody collectively

to reach highest point

impressive beauty or richness

divided into four equal parts

2. emanate

originate or issue from a source

harsh discordant mixture of sounds

danger or risk

act of illegally copying or stealing

3. scorn

ancient times or objects from that era

deceptive trick or strategem

intense dislike or disdain

emotionally insensitive or cruel

4. vituperate

to blame or insult severely

harmony or agreement

common saying or epithet; symbol

skill or competence

5. rectify

patronizing attitude

cheerful, carefree, or lighthearted

correct or make right

publicly criticize with satire

6. prologue

doubt or hesitation about morality

copying another's work without credit

clearly or openly

introduction to a book or play

7. onerous

viciously fierce or violent

burdensome, heavy, or oppressive

warm but not hot; indifferent.

person who resolves disputes.

8. wistful

expert in art or taste

longing mixed with sadness

sense of exhaustion or sluggishness

mental calmness and composure under stress

9. semantics

perfect ideal society or place

science of map-making

condescending or snobbish attitude

study of meaning in language

10. escarpment

steep slope or cliff

dull or lacking interest

doubting, unable to believe

no longer in use or outdated

11. proviso

irritation or embarrassment

condition or limitation

rumor or unverified information

dense group of bushes

12. sequel

tending to delay or procrastinate

person appointed to administer a state

subsequent event or series

plant seeds or scatter broadly

13. citadel

highly skilled musician or artist

gradually infringe or intrude on territory or rights

a fortress or stronghold

sharpness or keenness of thought or perception

14. aspersion

a hidden danger or difficulty

harmful or critical remark

to strongly desire something

initiation, formal introduction or acceptance

15. urbane

a military post or station

feeling or appearing casually calm or relaxed

dull, grimy, or drab

suave, courteous, and refined

16. feud

sharpness of taste or smell

openly disregard or defy

long-standing argument or conflict

appeal to emotion or feeling

17. dialectic

subordinate or lesser person

logical argument or discussion

search for and find

inequality or difference

18. bear up

abundance or large quantity

lacking seriousness or importance

endure or withstand hardship

a state of wild excitement or chaos

19. ponderous

heavy or awkward

criminal world or hidden society

small group ruling a country or organization

rude or disrespectful behavior

20. boisterous

future generations

deeply touching or affecting

noisy, energetic, and rowdy

soft shine or glow

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. culminate

2. emanate

3. scorn

4. vituperate

5. rectify

6. prologue

7. onerous

8. wistful

9. semantics

10. escarpment

11. proviso

12. sequel

13. citadel

14. aspersion

15. urbane

16. feud

17. dialectic

18. bear up

19. ponderous

20. boisterous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. culminate

2. emanate

3. scorn

4. vituperate

5. rectify

6. prologue

7. onerous

8. wistful

9. semantics

10. escarpment

11. proviso

12. sequel

13. citadel

14. aspersion

15. urbane

16. feud

17. dialectic

18. bear up

19. ponderous

20. boisterous

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