Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. proscribe

extremely; beyond measure or limit

impossible to imagine or accept

swindler or fake expert in medicine

forbid or prohibit

2. resonance

difference or divergence

deep, full, echoing sound

collection of images or clips.

advocate or supporter

3. ravine

appeal to emotion or feeling

deep narrow valley with steep sides

brief attack or incursion

change for the better; improvement

4. gravitas

seriousness or weightiness

having a desire for revenge

sign of future events, usually good or bad

immoral or evil behavior

5. seditious

logical argument or discussion

inciting rebellion or resistance

tired or bored due to overexposure

causing fear to influence actions

6. maudlin

unbelievable; doubtful

sentimental or tearful.

long journey or adventurous voyage

friendly and easy to approach

7. tribulation

behavior or conduct

continuous sequence or range

practical convenience or advantage

trouble or suffering

8. immaculate

pure; spotless; perfectly clean

incite or stir up (trouble)

slow to advance or respond

highest point or peak

9. protégé

copying another's work without credit

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

persistence or determination

simultaneous defeating or gaining

10. sycophancy

collection of images or clips.

flattery to gain favor

let air out of; reduce in size

cruelty, inhumane treatment

11. plasticity

capable of being shaped or molded

property left by will; inheritance

family, relatives, or similar nature

lacking respect for something sacred

12. epicure

lack of confidence or courage

government by a single ruler with absolute power

mild expression replacing a harsh one

person who takes pleasure in fine food and drink

13. emancipate

set free from restrictions or bondage

someone blamed for others' faults

pursuit of an ideal perfect society

strict or demanding standards

14. recalcitrant

sensitivity in dealing with others

extremely generous.

draw out or bring forth a response or answer

resisting authority or control

15. trickster

superficial knowledge or brief sample

small decorative object

clever or witty remark

sly or dishonest person

16. demure

small amount or trivial thing

act of seizing power unlawfully

reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman)

risky or reckless courage

17. endemic

shining brilliantly

immediately advantageous

regularly found in a specific area or population

greed for wealth or possessions

18. epicentre

extreme poverty or destitution

heavy material to stabilize a vessel

point on earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus

repetition of criminal behavior

19. severance

repeated echo or vibration

act of cutting or breaking apart

class of intellectuals or highly educated people

calm; unshakable; tranquil

20. consortium

ability to adapt or be used in many ways

association or partnership

wicked, morally wrong, unjust

arrangement of events in time

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. proscribe

2. resonance

3. ravine

4. gravitas

5. seditious

6. maudlin

7. tribulation

8. immaculate

9. protégé

10. sycophancy

11. plasticity

12. epicure

13. emancipate

14. recalcitrant

15. trickster

16. demure

17. endemic

18. epicentre

19. severance

20. consortium

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. proscribe

2. resonance

3. ravine

4. gravitas

5. seditious

6. maudlin

7. tribulation

8. immaculate

9. protégé

10. sycophancy

11. plasticity

12. epicure

13. emancipate

14. recalcitrant

15. trickster

16. demure

17. endemic

18. epicentre

19. severance

20. consortium

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