Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. subpoena

quality of craftsmanship

tending to argue or cause discord

belief that events are predetermined

legal order to appear in court

2. valour

friendship or mutual trust

evidence supporting claim

courage and bravery

highest point or peak

3. reciprocity

state of being unaware or unconscious

lacking restraint or moral discipline

mutual exchange or relationship

harm or damage

4. acquiescence

passive acceptance or agreement

official order or decision

unpredictable or impulsive

person who predicts future events; prophet

5. avarice

among other things; among others

extreme greed for wealth or possessions

cancel or withdraw

feeling very down or hopeless

6. feign

administration or management role

deserving shame or disgrace

pretend or fake

self-examination or reflection

7. wildfire

large destructive forest fire

strong habitual liking

showing no interest or emotion

easily bribed or corrupted for personal gain

8. ploy

cunning plan or maneuver

mild expression replacing a harsh one

extensive view or prospect

occurring after death

9. nag

unchanging; unable to be altered

strongly influencing later developments

to repeatedly annoy or remind persistently

reckless boldness or rashness

10. idiosyncratic

representing the perfect example

intense anger or wrath

peculiar to an individual

indicator of what’s to come

11. oxymoron

person who opposes official policy or authority

combination of contradictory terms

lacking social grace or tact

viciously fierce or violent

12. hamper

announce or signal the arrival of

to hinder or obstruct

mind-to-mind communication

incorrect belief or error

13. understudy

encourage or assist in wrongdoing

beginning or start of something

substitute performer

general opinion or reputation

14. pervasive

closing or separation into constituent parts or elements

making false or abusive statements

spreading widely throughout

poverty-stricken; lacking resources

15. supersede

let air out of; reduce in size

replace or take the place of

person who writes plays

skilled strategist or planner

16. deplore

with determination

insurer or sponsor financially backing

difficult to see or understand; unclear

regret deeply or condemn

17. kinship

strong dislike or disinclination

threats or force used to compel someone to act against their will

think deeply or repeatedly

relationship by blood or marriage

18. salutation

astrological reading

full range of skills or performances

greeting or acknowledgment

mild expression replacing a harsh one

19. salacious

indecently appealing

burden of responsibility or duty

happen or occur afterward or as a result

state of intense joy or elevation

20. strident

having a very eager appetite

loud, harsh, and grating

legal gap or exception; escape route.

among other things; among others

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. subpoena

2. valour

3. reciprocity

4. acquiescence

5. avarice

6. feign

7. wildfire

8. ploy

9. nag

10. idiosyncratic

11. oxymoron

12. hamper

13. understudy

14. pervasive

15. supersede

16. deplore

17. kinship

18. salutation

19. salacious

20. strident

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. subpoena

2. valour

3. reciprocity

4. acquiescence

5. avarice

6. feign

7. wildfire

8. ploy

9. nag

10. idiosyncratic

11. oxymoron

12. hamper

13. understudy

14. pervasive

15. supersede

16. deplore

17. kinship

18. salutation

19. salacious

20. strident

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