Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. abrogation

likely to change rapidly or unpredictably

act of abolishing or repealing

origin or beginning

official record keeper

2. admonish

incorrectness, improper conduct

deceptive tactics

warn or reprimand firmly

tireless, persistent, never gives up

3. sojourn

temporary stay or visit

state of uncertainty or confusion

an outburst of childish temper or frustration

enormous creature or entity

4. retrospection

final resolution of story

highest point or peak

fire-starting, provocative, inflammatory

looking back on past events

5. proxy

fame for something negative or undesirable

substitute authorized to act

wasteful or reckless

likely to change rapidly or unpredictably

6. whirlpool

mild expression replacing a harsh one

person fluent in multiple languages

a sudden sharp feeling of pain

spinning mass of water or air

7. proffer

fulfill to excess

draw out or extend

charm, enchant, or deceive

present or offer

8. bedlam

state of intense joy or elevation

one who sues in court

scene of chaos or disorder

clearly or openly

9. epitomise

scene of chaos or disorder

represent or embody collectively

growing harmful gradually without notice

criticize severely

10. dogma

decline of mental faculties in old age, excessive fondness

established set of beliefs or principles, especially religious

deserted or neglectful

system where peasants are bound to land

11. tawdry

showy but cheap or poor quality

to soften or reduce sound.

moral decline or decay

vocabulary or word list

12. relinquish

give up or let go of

deep regret or guilt

strongly suggesting or reminding

unpleasant or disagreeable

13. nonentity

official certification or approval

steal goods by force

an unimportant or insignificant person or thing

mutual accusations in response to accusations

14. wry

impose or collect (taxes or fees)

possible future event

deep, crack or fissure in ice

dry humor or twisted expression

15. hamper

to hinder or obstruct

covered or hidden from view

exploratory survey or preliminary inspection

diligent and persistent in effort

16. cosmos

mild expression replacing a harsh one

the universe, orderly and harmonious

including all, comprehensive, broad-minded

showing great care and effort

17. invocation

irrelevant or unrelated

not able to be dissolved or solved

calling upon a higher power for help

substitute or replacement

18. hearsay

discourage strongly

completely eliminate or destroy

optimistic or hopeful

rumor or unverified information

19. tact

sensitivity in dealing with others

experienced through others' actions

brief love affair or flirtation

naive, innocent, frank and honest

20. peremptory

pretentious display of wealth or importance

insisting on immediate attention

strictly adheres to ideas

wilful destruction of property

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abrogation

2. admonish

3. sojourn

4. retrospection

5. proxy

6. whirlpool

7. proffer

8. bedlam

9. epitomise

10. dogma

11. tawdry

12. relinquish

13. nonentity

14. wry

15. hamper

16. cosmos

17. invocation

18. hearsay

19. tact

20. peremptory

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abrogation

2. admonish

3. sojourn

4. retrospection

5. proxy

6. whirlpool

7. proffer

8. bedlam

9. epitomise

10. dogma

11. tawdry

12. relinquish

13. nonentity

14. wry

15. hamper

16. cosmos

17. invocation

18. hearsay

19. tact

20. peremptory

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