Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. connoisseur

act of cutting or breaking apart

enthusiastic and lively expression of happiness

expert in art or taste

fashion or popularity at a particular time

2. pedagogy

theft or stealing

overwhelming fear or excitement

the art or science of teaching

quality of craftsmanship

3. jingoism

source of great suffering or trouble

freedom of action or thought

introduction to a book or play

extreme patriotism often aggressive

4. proxy

to kneel and show respect

substitute authorized to act

relentless, unstoppable, inevitable

formal approval or validation

5. fatalism

process of uniting or joining

containing false or mistaken ideas

light and translucent

belief that events are predetermined

6. defamation

response that contradicts or refutes

scold or reprimand sharply

period of watchfulness

damage to reputation

7. skirmish

sudden change or disruption

minor fight or battle

astrological reading

full of respect

8. tacit

indirect hint or suggestion

causing fear to influence actions

scold or reprimand severely

implied or understood without words

9. verge

perfect ideal society or place

system of naming or terminology

edge or border of something

describe or outline precisely

10. temerity

tending to argue or cause discord

reckless boldness or rashness

state of being lively or spirited

intense force or passion

11. terminus

lack of selectivity or restraint

pedestal for reading or speaking

stern disapproval or scolding

end of a route or boundary

12. bourgeoisie

begin, initiate, formally start

middle class; materialistic values

symbolic story or representation

fearful or apprehensive

13. bellicose

strictness or severity

demonstrating aggression; warlike

brief summary of main points

unbelievable; doubtful

14. impeachment

brief and to the point

mocking or ridiculing

accusation; removal from office

sculpture or model of a person, often created for symbolism

15. infamy

impossible to imagine or accept

notoriety, evil reputation, shame

necessary, currently holding a position

renounce or reject solemnly

16. gratuitous

unnecessary or free of charge

praise highly

causing annoyance or irritation

continuous and persistent

17. exigency

offensive or indecent language or behavior

deep remorse for sins

urgent need or demand

serious, grave, or formal

18. abdicate

raider or plunderer.

easy job with little work but prestige

criticize openly; condemn

resign from a high office voluntarily

19. hearsay

short, pithy statement.

rumor or unverified information

vibrate or shake slightly; musical note

undecided or awaiting resolution

20. requisite

necessary or essential

mistake or failure to notice; supervision

to humble oneself excessively

unpredictable change or action

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. connoisseur

2. pedagogy

3. jingoism

4. proxy

5. fatalism

6. defamation

7. skirmish

8. tacit

9. verge

10. temerity

11. terminus

12. bourgeoisie

13. bellicose

14. impeachment

15. infamy

16. gratuitous

17. exigency

18. abdicate

19. hearsay

20. requisite

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. connoisseur

2. pedagogy

3. jingoism

4. proxy

5. fatalism

6. defamation

7. skirmish

8. tacit

9. verge

10. temerity

11. terminus

12. bourgeoisie

13. bellicose

14. impeachment

15. infamy

16. gratuitous

17. exigency

18. abdicate

19. hearsay

20. requisite

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