Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. scrupulous

harmful, threatening, or menacing

extremely attentive to detail and ethics

choose not to do or consume something

light, delicate, and heavenly in appearance or quality

2. prohibitive

so expensive as to prevent purchase

deep, crack or fissure in ice

rebirth of arts and culture

person skilled in planning

3. silhouette

spinning mass of water or air

dark shape against lighter background

chemical breakdown producing gases

illustrate by example

4. verification

process of establishing truth or accuracy

biting verbal attack

contradict or give a false impression

charmingly unusual or old-fashioned

5. paucity

easily bribed or corrupted for personal gain

present or offer

evidence or declaration of belief

lack or scarcity

6. untenable

incapable of being defended

exceed or go beyond

rhythmic flow of sounds or words

become less intense or widespread

7. tribunal

court or judgment body

widespread or common

measure of disorder or randomness in a system

release gradually or display strongly

8. loathe

process of uniting or joining

courageous and fearless

strong dislike or hate.

no longer existing or functioning

9. populism

object surviving from the past

political approach appealing to common people

impressive or magnificent quality

military unit of aircraft or ships

10. intrinsic

strict, severe, or rigorous

permissive or mild in discipline

deriving ideas or tastes from diverse sources

belonging naturally; essential

11. ebullient

overflowing with excitement or enthusiasm

complete transformation.

sincere regret for wrongdoing

separation of groups based on characteristics

12. excoriate

winding or dishonest

criticize severely

forerunner or ancestor

slow song of mourning

13. frugal

second-year student in college

line of rulers from the same family or bloodline

careful with money or resources

influence or power

14. nemesis

ultimate opponent or rival; just punishment

sharpness or keenness of thought or perception

series of linked things

poorly thought-out

15. tableau

impressively beautiful or noble

visual scene or picture

no longer in use or outdated

urgent recommendation or advice

16. podium

approval or praise; award or honor

smooth-talking but insincere

raised platform for speakers

violent whirlpool; turbulent situation.

17. recalcitrant

resisting authority or control

bitterness or rancor

explain in detail

whirling mass of fluid or air

18. indoctrination

unpredictable change or fluctuation

highly skilled musician or artist

teaching, instruction with bias

weight or cargo capacity

19. pompous

rumor or unverified information

self-important or arrogant

stubborn, unyielding to persuasion

a solemn procession

20. peremptory

edge or border of something

insisting on immediate attention

deserted or neglectful

disappointment with reality

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. scrupulous

2. prohibitive

3. silhouette

4. verification

5. paucity

6. untenable

7. tribunal

8. loathe

9. populism

10. intrinsic

11. ebullient

12. excoriate

13. frugal

14. nemesis

15. tableau

16. podium

17. recalcitrant

18. indoctrination

19. pompous

20. peremptory

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. scrupulous

2. prohibitive

3. silhouette

4. verification

5. paucity

6. untenable

7. tribunal

8. loathe

9. populism

10. intrinsic

11. ebullient

12. excoriate

13. frugal

14. nemesis

15. tableau

16. podium

17. recalcitrant

18. indoctrination

19. pompous

20. peremptory

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