Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. yarn

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval

figure of speech comparing with like or as

name or nickname.

whimsical story or fiber thread

2. sycophancy

flattery to gain favor

established set of beliefs or principles, especially religious

lack of good taste or refinement

widely offensive or scandalous

3. verbatim

original model or first form

charmingly unusual or old-fashioned

essential point or heart

word for word, exactly as spoken or written

4. dogmatic

expert in art or taste

expressing strong opinions without open-mindedness

deceitful or untrustworthy

official order or decree issued by authority

5. tumult

bias towards a particular cause

loud confused noise or disorder

full of passion or enthusiasm

intense disgust or aversion

6. abstention

specific language or terminology

doubtful, uncertain, or questionable

act of refraining from voting or activity

poem or song expressing praise or admiration

7. saboteur

someone who causes destruction

temporary replacement

act of abolishing or repealing

refusing to be persuaded or change mind

8. stipulate

edge or border of something

scold or reprimand sharply

conflict or struggle

specify as a condition

9. reverie

daydream or fanciful musing

feeling regret for sins

closing or separation into constituent parts or elements

filled with energy or excitement

10. mantle

cloak or covering; responsibility.

river feeding into larger stream

harass or oppress persistently

platform for public speaking

11. cache

hidden store of valuables or supplies

viciously fierce or violent

state of peace or quiet

having a desire for revenge

12. prosaic

lacking social grace or tact

place for dead bodies.

lacking imagination

openly disregard or defy

13. incarnation

replace, displace

impartial; lacking interest

hasty or reckless behavior

manifestation, embodiment of a spirit or quality

14. underpinning

foundation or support for something

persistent foul smell

remarkably bad or shocking

cunning plan or maneuver

15. dispensation

light, delicate, and heavenly in appearance or quality

exemption from rules

immense size or extent

exceptional ability or bravery

16. circumspect

impractically idealistic; unrealistic

disprove honestly or logically

cautious and careful

systematic method or approach.

17. fabrication

lying or false story

guarantee of product's quality

symbol or sign representing an idea or entity

withdraw or pull back

18. machination

friendly and sincere

prevent or avoid; make unnecessary

deliberately avoid or abstain from

crafty or secret scheme.

19. prognosis

state of being lively or spirited

personal property or possessions

tax on imported or exported goods

forecast of a disease or situation

20. euphemism

mild expression replacing a harsh one

sudden protest by leaving a place

aggressive and eager to fight

fast-moving stream of water

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. yarn

2. sycophancy

3. verbatim

4. dogmatic

5. tumult

6. abstention

7. saboteur

8. stipulate

9. reverie

10. mantle

11. cache

12. prosaic

13. incarnation

14. underpinning

15. dispensation

16. circumspect

17. fabrication

18. machination

19. prognosis

20. euphemism

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. yarn

2. sycophancy

3. verbatim

4. dogmatic

5. tumult

6. abstention

7. saboteur

8. stipulate

9. reverie

10. mantle

11. cache

12. prosaic

13. incarnation

14. underpinning

15. dispensation

16. circumspect

17. fabrication

18. machination

19. prognosis

20. euphemism

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