Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. allusion

daydream or fanciful musing

symbol or sign representing something

indirect reference

attainment or acquisition of a position

2. redemption

lacking flavor, interest, or excitement

miserable, hopeless, or humiliating

elaborately decorated or detailed

act of saving or being saved; repurchase

3. reprieve

an outlet for emotions or gases

temporary relief from harm or sentence

mind-to-mind communication

minimum number for decision-making

4. kaleidoscope

tending to argue or cause discord

optical instrument with changing patterns

endure or withstand hardship

outer boundary of an area

5. acumen

existing alone or single

lying under oath

longing mixed with sadness

keen insight or intelligence

6. decorous

one's understanding or knowledge

patience and restraint

fashion or popularity at a particular time

acting with proper manners

7. trusteeship

bright and excessively showy

evidence or declaration of belief

inclined to sue; argumentative.

position of managing assets for others

8. polyglot

person fluent in multiple languages

sneaky or secretive

manifestation, embodiment of a spirit or quality

likely to change rapidly or unpredictably

9. nemesis

one who lives outside their country

ultimate opponent or rival; just punishment

shaking or slight vibration

insulting or disapproving

10. malice

a small amount.

correct or make right

bright and excessively showy

desire to harm or hurt.

11. exchequer

follower or supporter of a cause

government treasury or funds

deadlock with no progress possible

accelerate or facilitate

12. boon

saving or shining brightly.

skill or competence

benefit or blessing; helpful thing

line of rulers from the same family or bloodline

13. palpitation

sharp, clear, direct, perceptive

irregular or rapid heartbeat

overbearing pride or self-importance

illusion of distant object.

14. tableau

keen insight or intelligence

difficult or dangerous situation

lasting a very short time

visual scene or picture

15. reiteration

un understandable, impossible to understand

repetition for emphasis or clarity

group of surrounding islands

dislike of foreigners

16. uniformity

person who provides help or support

sameness or consistency

lacking social grace or tact

altering history or facts

17. acerbic

bitter or sharp in tone or taste

lack of good sense

harmony or agreement

never ending or changing

18. arrogance

division into two parts

act of capturing or taking possession

overbearing pride or self-importance

peculiar to an individual

19. upbraid

prevent or avoid; make unnecessary

scold or reprimand severely

become less intense or widespread

noisy commotion or disturbance

20. synopsis

harm; weaken or damage

introduction to a book or play

brief summary of main points

length of life; durability.

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. allusion

2. redemption

3. reprieve

4. kaleidoscope

5. acumen

6. decorous

7. trusteeship

8. polyglot

9. nemesis

10. malice

11. exchequer

12. boon

13. palpitation

14. tableau

15. reiteration

16. uniformity

17. acerbic

18. arrogance

19. upbraid

20. synopsis

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. allusion

2. redemption

3. reprieve

4. kaleidoscope

5. acumen

6. decorous

7. trusteeship

8. polyglot

9. nemesis

10. malice

11. exchequer

12. boon

13. palpitation

14. tableau

15. reiteration

16. uniformity

17. acerbic

18. arrogance

19. upbraid

20. synopsis

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