Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. whistleblower

relating to internal organs or deep feelings

study of earth's surface features

a person who exposes wrongdoing publicly

apathy, lack of interest or concern

2. havoc

generous gift or reward; abundance

widespread destruction

separation of groups based on characteristics

artificial or pretentious behavior

3. thrall

mutually beneficial relationship

state of being under control or influence

distrustful or wary of

unoccupied position or space

4. turbulence

chaotic or unstable flow of air or water

disrespect or irreverence toward sacred things

extreme reluctance to spend

something deserving criticism or blame

5. dingy

minor fight or battle

remote inland area

peripheral or barely relevant

dull, grimy, or drab

6. avarice

extreme greed for wealth or possessions

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

characterized by disorder or disturbance

disappointment with reality

7. incursion

hidden but capable of emerging

person in charge of a prison

cowardly or lacking courage

attack, invasion, sudden hostile entry

8. curmudgeon

a flamboyant confidence or style

spread of disease or influence

bad-tempered or miserly person

deliberate destruction or obstruction

9. tenet

principle or belief

urgent recommendation or advice

final demand or condition

use of symbols to represent ideas

10. insurrection

encourage or assist in wrongdoing

publicly criticize with satire

violent uprising against authority

unique or extraordinary

11. hypocrisy

presence everywhere at once

steal goods by force

pretending to have morals

clear and easily understood.

12. ploy

difficult to handle or carry

accept reluctantly but without protest

cunning plan or maneuver

formal demand or request

13. vitality

reliability, energy, and life force

barrier; obstacle or hinderance

to interpret or understand

stubborn; refusing to change opinions

14. spectre

lack of experience or sophistication

deep, full, echoing sound

ghost or terrifying image

traditions or stories passed down.

15. chronology

harsh, severe

arrangement of events in time

act of freeing from slavery or restraint

source of great suffering or trouble

16. whimsical

harm or violate sanctity

strong dislike or hate.

playfully or fancifully quaint

deep suffering or sorrow

17. loophole

measure for evaluation

legal gap or exception; escape route.

concentrated artillery fire or overwhelming attack

unchanging; unable to be altered

18. consecration

state of lasting forever

making holy or sacred

pacing or speed of music or movement

courage and bravery

19. wisp

abundantly supplied; full

faint, thin strand or piece

appear to be or imply something falsely

person managing others or property

20. preeminent

insolent; rude; not relevant

filled with energy or excitement

outstanding or supreme

seemingly true but not necessarily so

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. whistleblower

2. havoc

3. thrall

4. turbulence

5. dingy

6. avarice

7. incursion

8. curmudgeon

9. tenet

10. insurrection

11. hypocrisy

12. ploy

13. vitality

14. spectre

15. chronology

16. whimsical

17. loophole

18. consecration

19. wisp

20. preeminent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. whistleblower

2. havoc

3. thrall

4. turbulence

5. dingy

6. avarice

7. incursion

8. curmudgeon

9. tenet

10. insurrection

11. hypocrisy

12. ploy

13. vitality

14. spectre

15. chronology

16. whimsical

17. loophole

18. consecration

19. wisp

20. preeminent

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