Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. villain

act of seizing power unlawfully

irrelevant or unrelated

foe or evil character in story

completely eliminate or destroy

2. ringleader

stormy or turbulent

angry and hostile in tone

ominous or significant

leader of a group or movement

3. sabotage

deliberate destruction or obstruction

no longer in use or outdated

gloomy or sulky attitude

display ostentatiously

4. emaciated

free from guilt or responsibility

abnormally thin or weak, especially from illness

poorly made or insubstantial

truthfulness or accuracy

5. repugnance

deserving shame or disgrace

skillful handling or delicacy

intense disgust or aversion

outward sign or display.

6. havoc

large scholarly book

widespread destruction

wipe out, destroy completely

person who values practical results

7. radiance

calm and peaceful

person who gives tips or rumors

illustrate by example

gorgeous brightness or light

8. pungency

lacking coherence or connection

symbol or sign representing something

sharpness of taste or smell

state of careful attention or watchfulness

9. fleeting

like a palace; grand or luxurious

unpredictable change or action

lasting a very short time

formal demand or request

10. voracious

expression of disapproval or blame

lowest point or the worst moment

someone who corrupts or distorts

having a very eager appetite

11. languid

weak or lacking energy

indicator of what’s to come

release gradually or display strongly

guarantee of product's quality

12. ruination

showy or affected

hold and use a tool or weapon

feeling regret for sins

total destruction or downfall

13. ode

violation of rules or law

forerunner or ancestor

poem or song expressing praise or admiration

a person who overemphasizes rules

14. whirlwind

empty space or vacuum

easily shaped or molded.

a rotating column of air causing chaos

inequality, injustice, unfairness

15. circumspect

unique personal habit

mutually exchanging or returning

collection of images or clips.

cautious and careful

16. panache

a flamboyant confidence or style

drive away or scatter

large country house estate.

ruins or debris from destruction

17. rift

benefit or blessing; helpful thing

rift or split in unity

to hesitate or fluctuate in decision

strictness or severity

18. wager

substitute or replacement

symbol or sign representing something

bet or gamble on an outcome

grief after a loved one’s death

19. paradigm

group of performers or actors

appear to be or imply something falsely

clear from blame or suspicion

a model or example of something

20. terminus

crafty or secret scheme.

end of a route or boundary

unnecessary or excessive

inequality, injustice, unfairness

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. villain

2. ringleader

3. sabotage

4. emaciated

5. repugnance

6. havoc

7. radiance

8. pungency

9. fleeting

10. voracious

11. languid

12. ruination

13. ode

14. whirlwind

15. circumspect

16. panache

17. rift

18. wager

19. paradigm

20. terminus

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. villain

2. ringleader

3. sabotage

4. emaciated

5. repugnance

6. havoc

7. radiance

8. pungency

9. fleeting

10. voracious

11. languid

12. ruination

13. ode

14. whirlwind

15. circumspect

16. panache

17. rift

18. wager

19. paradigm

20. terminus

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