Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. usher

introduction to a book or play

harmless, unlikely to offend

person who shows others in guides

lack of good sense

2. dogmatic

sentimental or tearful.

weak or lacking energy

obvious statement needing no proof

expressing strong opinions without open-mindedness

3. banal

short, pithy statement.

boringly ordinary; overused

abundantly rich or lush.

easily achieved or effortless

4. haughty

a small exclusive group

overly willing to serve or obey

dishonest or untrustworthy person

arrogantly proud

5. weariness

substitute authorized to act

family, relatives, or similar nature

loss of strength or energy

care for or spoil excessively

6. stipulate

specify as a condition

one-tenth of income given as offering

change to a better or worse state

weak or lacking energy

7. cardinal

original pattern or model

instruction, improvement, or moral upliftment

of primary importance; fundamental

provide evidence for

8. vexatious

act of placing side by side

causing annoyance or irritation

indifferent to pleasure or pain

to force or compel

9. dominion

sovereignty, control, or rule over territory

collection of documents or files about a particular subject

impressive or magnificent quality

sharp, clear, direct, perceptive

10. zest

full range of skills or performances

enthusiasm or energy

a sudden and total failure

worthy of strong disapproval

11. semantics

relating to excessive concern for rules

direct opposite or contrast

excessively proud or without result

study of meaning in language

12. ordeal

challenging or painful experience

expressing strong opinions without open-mindedness

firm and determined

inconsistency or difference

13. torpor

incorrectness, improper conduct

concise and meaningful

lack of energy or enthusiasm

fortified place or stronghold

14. lackadaisical

lacking enthusiasm or energy

a natural consequence

avoid or neglect responsibilities

shaking or slight vibration

15. eclectic

person who shows others in guides

fearful or anxious

deriving ideas or tastes from diverse sources

soul or mind

16. dearth

intimidating or discouraging in difficulty

insufficient supply; scarcity

praise or honor for achievement

angry, lengthy speech

17. peril

danger or risk

causing fear to influence actions

very great or shocking extent or scale

one who derives pleasure from watching

18. conjure

to call upon or create magically

kindness or charitable attitude

patronizing attitude

saving or shining brightly.

19. peruse

impatient or irritable

showy or tedious display of learning

incite or stir up (trouble)

read carefully or thoroughly

20. salubrious

cheerful, carefree, or lighthearted

healthy or health-giving

state of boredom or monotony

care for or spoil excessively

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. usher

2. dogmatic

3. banal

4. haughty

5. weariness

6. stipulate

7. cardinal

8. vexatious

9. dominion

10. zest

11. semantics

12. ordeal

13. torpor

14. lackadaisical

15. eclectic

16. dearth

17. peril

18. conjure

19. peruse

20. salubrious

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. usher

2. dogmatic

3. banal

4. haughty

5. weariness

6. stipulate

7. cardinal

8. vexatious

9. dominion

10. zest

11. semantics

12. ordeal

13. torpor

14. lackadaisical

15. eclectic

16. dearth

17. peril

18. conjure

19. peruse

20. salubrious

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