Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. paradox

soft shine or glow

moving, evoking strong emotion

a statement contradicting itself

act of capturing or taking possession

2. vernacular

treat with disdain or neglect

everyday language of a specific region

faithful attachment or devotion

stubborn or deliberate defiance

3. volition

brief love affair or flirtation

harmful or critical remark

act of making a conscious choice

male dominance or strength.

4. lapse

temporary failure or interval

opening, hole, or gap

substitute authorized to act

object surviving from the past

5. deliverance

rescue or relief from danger

restore friendly relationship

formal written work on a subject

doubtful, uncertain, or questionable

6. sufficiency

great happiness or celebration

cancel or revoke formally

outline of a course or subject

adequate amount or size

7. maverick

independent-minded person.

court order, command or warning

inconsistency or difference

cautious and sensible

8. bombastic

loyal, reliable, and hardworking

chaotic or unstable flow of air or water

pompous or overblown in speech

dominance or rising power

9. unpalatable

skillful handling or delicacy

discourage strongly

widespread destruction

unpleasant or disagreeable

10. fermentation

chemical breakdown producing gases

a noisy fight or dispute

perceive or recognize

seemingly true but not necessarily so

11. reclusive

plant life of a region

impressively beautiful or noble

highest point or peak

preferring to be apart from society

12. iconoclast

near unconscious state

person who opposes tradition

combination of contradictory terms

understand deeply

13. deplete

indecision or fluctuations

study of the universe

concentrated artillery fire or overwhelming attack

use up or diminish gradually

14. wheedling

unpredictable change or action

persuading through flattery

harness for oxen or burdens

regret deeply or condemn

15. epitaph

stubborn resistance to authority

a sudden and total failure

strong habitual liking

inscription on a tombstone in memory of the deceased

16. splendour

secluded or sheltered

required beforehand

year; annually

impressive beauty or richness

17. sequestration

forced separation or confiscation

playfully troublesome.

middle class; materialistic values

changing quickly and unpredictably

18. prodigal

an irresistible urge to act

banal or overused remark

difficult to understand

wastefully extravagant

19. benefactor

fame for something negative or undesirable

temporary stay or visit

person who provides help or support

harshness or strictness

20. precedence

influence or power

devout or religious reverence

theft or stealing

priority in importance or order

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. paradox

2. vernacular

3. volition

4. lapse

5. deliverance

6. sufficiency

7. maverick

8. bombastic

9. unpalatable

10. fermentation

11. reclusive

12. iconoclast

13. deplete

14. wheedling

15. epitaph

16. splendour

17. sequestration

18. prodigal

19. benefactor

20. precedence

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. paradox

2. vernacular

3. volition

4. lapse

5. deliverance

6. sufficiency

7. maverick

8. bombastic

9. unpalatable

10. fermentation

11. reclusive

12. iconoclast

13. deplete

14. wheedling

15. epitaph

16. splendour

17. sequestration

18. prodigal

19. benefactor

20. precedence

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