Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. tarnish

to lose luster or become discolored

kill or destroy a large part

state of boredom or monotony

extremely unpleasant or morally despicable

2. squalor

legal document relinquishing rights

mind-to-mind communication

state of filth and misery

to sympathize or feel pity

3. deceitful

weaker competitor or supporter

required beforehand

arousing fear or respect

dishonest; misleading

4. testament

easily deceived

departure from the norm

belonging to a different time period

evidence or declaration of belief

5. specious

seemingly correct but false

moving back and forth in a regular rhythm

lacking coherence or connection

combination of different elements

6. insurgency

person who opposes official policy or authority

rebellion against authority or government

to confuse or frustrate

lasting only a short time

7. stowaway

boredom or listlessness arising from lack of interest

person secretly hiding aboard

end or conclusion

state of disorder and lawlessness

8. innuendo

exaggerated or overly emotional

suggestion, indirect hint or reference

possibly; can be debated or questioned

hallowedness or sacredness

9. cohesion

lacking coherence or connection

sticking together; unity

disobedient or unpredictable

incorrect or misleading name.

10. aspersion

immense size or extent

exceptional ability or bravery

harmful or critical remark

openly disregard or defy

11. ringleader

association or partnership

insisting on immediate attention

boring, menial, or monotonous work

leader of a group or movement

12. vindictiveness

luxurious soft fabric with dense pile

stubborn or deliberate defiance

craving revenge or retaliation

mental calmness and composure under stress

13. oaf

clear, logical, and convincing

clumsy or unintelligent person

traditional saying expressing a common truth

one who commits a crime

14. impetuous

patronizing attitude

a circle of light around the head

hasty; impulsive; reckless

mercy or leniency

15. piracy

official order or decree issued by authority

graduation or ceremonydisplay with grandeur

act of illegally copying or stealing

withdraw or retract a statement

16. coalesce

wicked, morally wrong, unjust

to come together as one

characterized by disorder or disturbance

accelerate or facilitate

17. resolutely

official order or decree issued by authority

with determination

act of cutting or breaking apart

not walked on or explored

18. ethereal

soon fading or disappearing

light, delicate, and heavenly in appearance or quality

careful with money or resources

disorganized or disorderly crowd

19. gaffe

intimidating or discouraging in difficulty

rescue or relief from danger

treat with disdain or neglect

a social blunder or mistake

20. permanence

outer boundary of an area

state of lasting forever

influence or power

cautious and careful

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. tarnish

2. squalor

3. deceitful

4. testament

5. specious

6. insurgency

7. stowaway

8. innuendo

9. cohesion

10. aspersion

11. ringleader

12. vindictiveness

13. oaf

14. impetuous

15. piracy

16. coalesce

17. resolutely

18. ethereal

19. gaffe

20. permanence

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. tarnish

2. squalor

3. deceitful

4. testament

5. specious

6. insurgency

7. stowaway

8. innuendo

9. cohesion

10. aspersion

11. ringleader

12. vindictiveness

13. oaf

14. impetuous

15. piracy

16. coalesce

17. resolutely

18. ethereal

19. gaffe

20. permanence

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