Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. abhor

regard with disgust or hatred

taken as given; self-evident

total destruction or downfall

deliberate destruction or obstruction

2. condescension

patronizing attitude

leave property or legacy to others

self-important or arrogant

stubborn resistance to authority

3. ideologue

indecently appealing

strictly adheres to ideas

symbolic story or representation

closing or separation into constituent parts or elements

4. connotation

suave, courteous, and refined

implied meaning of a word

period of development before birth

a fortress or stronghold

5. languid

fair; unbiased; neutral

weak or lacking energy

time when sun reaches the highest or lowest point

outstanding or supreme

6. venal

traditions or stories passed down.

formal disapproval or criticism

able to bounce back quickly

easily bribed or corrupted for personal gain

7. vicinity

withdraw or retract a statement

read carefully or thoroughly

nearby area or surroundings

flattery to gain favor

8. querulous

deceitful or untrustworthy

to hinder or obstruct

complaining in a petulant manner

showy but cheap or poor quality

9. perilous

risky or dangerous

ancient times or objects from that era

difficult to interpret or mysterious in nature

lying under oath

10. speculator

deep-seated hostility or hatred

person who invests or takes risks

lack of loyalty or affection

social or geological layer

11. prophecy

fulfill to excess

curse words or irreverence

unscripted; spontaneous; without preparation

divine prediction

12. minutiae

an irresistible urge to act

tiny, precise details.

a social blunder or mistake

self-confidence or composure

13. shard

broken piece of a brittle object

difficult to handle or carry

cautious and sensible

cancel or revoke formally

14. unequivocal

leaving no doubt or ambiguity

proof that a statement is false

setting boundaries or limits

nearness in distance or time

15. trickster

sly or dishonest person

sad or mournful; gloomy.

to act excessively eager to please

an outburst of childish temper or frustration

16. uproarious

aspect or side of something

respond in kind or return favour

quality of being unwavering

extremely funny or noisy

17. obfuscate

sudden desire or impulsive idea

tending to argue or cause discord

up to this time

makes unclear or confusing

18. masquerade

refer indirectly to

pretentious display of wealth or importance

disguise or false show.

unconventional or slightly strange in behavior or appearance

19. furor

a sudden outburst of excitement

end of a route or boundary

act of making a conscious choice

unstable or uncertain

20. obscurity

state of being unknown or unclear

anger caused by unfairness or wrong

vital or central element.

resisting authority or control

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abhor

2. condescension

3. ideologue

4. connotation

5. languid

6. venal

7. vicinity

8. querulous

9. perilous

10. speculator

11. prophecy

12. minutiae

13. shard

14. unequivocal

15. trickster

16. uproarious

17. obfuscate

18. masquerade

19. furor

20. obscurity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abhor

2. condescension

3. ideologue

4. connotation

5. languid

6. venal

7. vicinity

8. querulous

9. perilous

10. speculator

11. prophecy

12. minutiae

13. shard

14. unequivocal

15. trickster

16. uproarious

17. obfuscate

18. masquerade

19. furor

20. obscurity

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