Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. pernicious

reckless boldness or rashness

harmful or destructive

existing alone or single

hasty or reckless behavior

2. hypocrisy

secret agreement for deception

leader or indicator of trends

pretending to have morals

facial expression or support

3. edifice

harmful or critical remark

large, imposing building or structure

lack of selectivity or restraint

causing anger, provoking, fiery

4. phoenix

act of obtaining

mythical bird reborn from ashes

divine guidance or care

looking back on past events

5. dichotomy

assumption without proof

flirtatious or teasing

discourage strongly

division into two parts

6. exalt

extended scholarly paper or thesis, detailed research study

follower or underling.

learned person

praise or elevate highly

7. vandal

brief summary of main points

person who destroys property

to hinder or obstruct

to soften or reduce sound.

8. deign

capable of being shaped or molded

attractive or tempting; alluring

line of rulers from the same family or bloodline

condescend to do something

9. underpinning

foundation or support for something

name or designation

evidence or declaration of belief

easily deceived

10. tyrant

cruel oppressive ruler

expert in languages or linguistics

appear to be or imply something falsely

line of rulers from the same family or bloodline

11. glib

deceitfulness or double-dealing in conduct or speech

whirling mass of fluid or air

subsequent event or series

smooth-talking but insincere

12. whirlwind

curse words or irreverence

a rotating column of air causing chaos

persistent foul smell

temporary replacement

13. dispense

slow to advance or respond

failure to take proper care or caution

give out or distribute

ability to adapt or be used in many ways

14. indomitable

symbol or sign representing something

morally right conduct

independent-minded person.

unconquerable, resilient

15. pretender

person who values practical results

person claiming a claim falsely

state of confusion

harmless, unlikely to offend

16. understatement

less emphasis than deserved

temporary replacement

noisy and difficult to control

threatening harm or danger.

17. reproach

close relationship based on understanding

easily influenced or affected

expression of disapproval or blame

indisputable, impossible to deny

18. accede

filled with biting or harsh criticism

unique or extraordinary

agree or give approval to

science of map-making

19. stint

limitation or fixed period of work

unchanging; unable to be altered

requiring strenuous effort; difficult

strong dislike or disinclination

20. rationale

sociable and outgoing

not fitting, out of place

underlying reasoning or explanation

lack of good sense

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. pernicious

2. hypocrisy

3. edifice

4. phoenix

5. dichotomy

6. exalt

7. vandal

8. deign

9. underpinning

10. tyrant

11. glib

12. whirlwind

13. dispense

14. indomitable

15. pretender

16. understatement

17. reproach

18. accede

19. stint

20. rationale

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. pernicious

2. hypocrisy

3. edifice

4. phoenix

5. dichotomy

6. exalt

7. vandal

8. deign

9. underpinning

10. tyrant

11. glib

12. whirlwind

13. dispense

14. indomitable

15. pretender

16. understatement

17. reproach

18. accede

19. stint

20. rationale

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