Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. demure

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

path of moving object

a list of definitions of terms

occurring by chance in a beneficial way

2. unanimous

encourage or stimulate action

in complete agreement

criticize severely

wastefully extravagant

3. colossal

aspect or side of something

causing sorrow or regret

filled with biting or harsh criticism

extremely large or great

4. querulous

emotional release or purification

regret deeply or condemn

complaining in a petulant manner

craving revenge or retaliation

5. dissent

deprived of; lacking something

risky or dangerous

differ in opinion or oppose

sharp irony or satire

6. terse

brief and to the point

showing deep respect

emotionless; showing no feeling

celebration of an anniversary or event

7. disdain

to violate or oppose

strong dislike or contempt

contaminate or stain

a statement contradicting itself

8. modicum

a small amount.

overwhelm with things or people

lacking in amount; scanty.

poorly made or insubstantial

9. dexterity

skill in using hands or mind

to violate or oppose

relentless, unstoppable, inevitable

disorganized or disorderly crowd

10. venom

bioactive toxic substance from animals

agent or representative sent on a mission

shock or disappointment

predisposition to influence

11. jaundiced

approach and address someone boldly

affected by bitterness or prejudice

an excess or abundance

unpleasant or disagreeable

12. orthodoxy

collectible objects; souvenirs.

elaborately decorated or detailed

conventional or traditional beliefs or practices

fame for something negative or undesirable

13. feckless

moving back and forth in a regular rhythm

practice of magic or sorcery

ineffective or irresponsible

protection or support

14. virulent

highly infectious or toxic

wasteful or reckless

calling upon a higher power for help

excessively overdone or insincere

15. safeguard

pompous or overblown in speech

abundantly rich or lush.

crack or opening in surface

protect or secure against harm

16. atone

make amends for a wrong deed

small representative system.

twisting force or moment

cloak or covering; responsibility.

17. forestall

great happiness or celebration

messy or untidy

prevent by acting first

persistence or determination

18. poise

person who carries a coffin at a funeral

offense or annoyance

composure or self-assurance

behavior or outward manner

19. tabloid

association or partnership

refusal to obey or conform

newspaper with sensational stories

characterized by sitting or inactivity

20. lugubrious

aggressively greedy or grasping

undermining or overthrow

sad or mournful; gloomy.

intended to teach; instructive

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. demure

2. unanimous

3. colossal

4. querulous

5. dissent

6. terse

7. disdain

8. modicum

9. dexterity

10. venom

11. jaundiced

12. orthodoxy

13. feckless

14. virulent

15. safeguard

16. atone

17. forestall

18. poise

19. tabloid

20. lugubrious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. demure

2. unanimous

3. colossal

4. querulous

5. dissent

6. terse

7. disdain

8. modicum

9. dexterity

10. venom

11. jaundiced

12. orthodoxy

13. feckless

14. virulent

15. safeguard

16. atone

17. forestall

18. poise

19. tabloid

20. lugubrious

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