Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. proverb

the pivot point of a lever

state of peacefulness and calm

short saying with wisdom

mistake or failure to notice; supervision

2. abrogation

act of abolishing or repealing

restoration or improvement of wasteland

deprived of; lacking something

easily angered or irritable

3. diaphanous

disorganized or disorderly crowd

right to vote

military blockade to capture a place

light and translucent

4. euphemism

excessively flattering or insincere

multiple shots or attacks in quick succession

mild expression replacing a harsh one

naive, innocent, frank and honest

5. petulant

impatient or irritable

mental calmness and composure under stress

one who wins or overcomes

angry and hostile in tone

6. tutelage

overused and unoriginal

large number of people or things.

to sharpen or refine

instruction or teaching of a student

7. hackneyed

system of beliefs or principles

defeated person or group

overused and unoriginal

large destructive forest fire

8. protract

viciously fierce or violent

one-tenth of income given as offering

draw out or extend

deviation from the norm or expectation

9. diatribe

to strongly desire something

forbid or prohibit

figure of speech comparing with like or as

biting verbal attack

10. perennial

subordinate or lesser person

walk slowly and with effort

lasting or recurring yearly

speaker, especially in public, eloquent

11. surfeit

most perfect or typical example

excess amount or overindulgence

full range of skills or performances

heavy or awkward

12. litany

impractically idealistic; unrealistic

behavior or outward manner

repetitive list or prayer; tedious recitation.

intense enthusiasm or passion

13. stasis

art of managing state affairs

impose or collect (taxes or fees)

act of refraining from voting or activity

stable, unchanging condition

14. redemption

intensely enthusiastic

unstable or uncertain

forced separation or confiscation

act of saving or being saved; repurchase

15. revelry

lively celebration or party

exclusion from a group or society

irritation or embarrassment

forbidden by law or rules

16. vindictive

large scholarly book

having a desire for revenge

wilful destruction of property

newspaper with sensational stories

17. quadrant

divided into four equal parts

praise or elevate highly

makes unclear or confusing

pitifully lonely or abandoned

18. prosaic

gradually infringe or intrude on territory or rights

lacking imagination

quick and superficial

lazy, habitually idle

19. fawn over

difficult to understand or interpret

to act excessively eager to please

strictness or severity

composure or self-assurance

20. emissary

weight or cargo capacity

hasty or reckless behavior

agent or representative sent on a mission

beginner or someone new to an activity

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. proverb

2. abrogation

3. diaphanous

4. euphemism

5. petulant

6. tutelage

7. hackneyed

8. protract

9. diatribe

10. perennial

11. surfeit

12. litany

13. stasis

14. redemption

15. revelry

16. vindictive

17. quadrant

18. prosaic

19. fawn over

20. emissary

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. proverb

2. abrogation

3. diaphanous

4. euphemism

5. petulant

6. tutelage

7. hackneyed

8. protract

9. diatribe

10. perennial

11. surfeit

12. litany

13. stasis

14. redemption

15. revelry

16. vindictive

17. quadrant

18. prosaic

19. fawn over

20. emissary

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