Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. elation

banal or overused remark

encouragement, motivation to do something

speech by one speaker.

feeling of joy and pride

2. filibuster

angry, upset at injustice

delaying speech to obstruct legislation

lack of basic necessities

strong dislike or hate.

3. adroit

skillful and nimble with hands or mind

search for and find

study of animals

sincere regret for wrongdoing

4. spurn

belief in peace and opposition to war

lack of skill, clumsiness

characterized by disorder or disturbance

reject disdainfully or scornfully

5. proclivity

absurdly humorous; ridiculous.

temporary structure for execution

tendency toward something

friendly and easy to approach

6. curtail

banal or overused remark

to cut short or reduce

sculpture or model of a person, often created for symbolism

final total or summary

7. hybrid

devout or religious

strictness or severity

combination of different elements

brief summary of main points

8. rite

involve in conflict or argument

skilled worker or merchant

proportional or corresponding

ceremony or ritual

9. respite

defensive wall or stronghold

pause or rest from activity

expression of disapproval or blame

division or split within a group

10. intransigent

isolation to prevent disease spread

care for or spoil excessively

lenient, permissive, yielding to desires

unwilling to compromise or change

11. itinerant

fundamental character or spirit of a culture or community

traveling from place to place

pain or suffering

be a warning of something to come

12. stupor

of primary importance; fundamental

hallowedness or sacredness

leave property or legacy to others

near unconscious state

13. benevolent

well meaning and kind

insufficient supply; scarcity

collection of images or clips.

extended scholarly paper or thesis, detailed research study

14. cloister

sudden disastrous event or change

a covered walk or monastery

mercy or leniency

person who writes plays

15. stampede

empty or lacking intelligence

obstacle or barrier

large chaotic rush of animals or people

substitute authorized to act

16. exacerbate

temporary failure or interval

one ruling with absolute authority

explain in detail

worsen or intensify a problem

17. pseudonym

annoyance or irritation

to gather gradually

fake name used by writers

an unimportant or insignificant person or thing

18. syllabus

lacking coherence or connection

to violate or oppose

outline of a course or subject

modest and simple

19. paraphernalia

art of managing state affairs

intense passion or zeal

equipment or personal belongings

energetic enthusiasm or physical strength

20. colossal

extremely large or great

military leader with personal authority

hot and dry

administration or management role

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. elation

2. filibuster

3. adroit

4. spurn

5. proclivity

6. curtail

7. hybrid

8. rite

9. respite

10. intransigent

11. itinerant

12. stupor

13. benevolent

14. cloister

15. stampede

16. exacerbate

17. pseudonym

18. syllabus

19. paraphernalia

20. colossal

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. elation

2. filibuster

3. adroit

4. spurn

5. proclivity

6. curtail

7. hybrid

8. rite

9. respite

10. intransigent

11. itinerant

12. stupor

13. benevolent

14. cloister

15. stampede

16. exacerbate

17. pseudonym

18. syllabus

19. paraphernalia

20. colossal

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