Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. detestable

intense dislike or disdain

causes intense dislike

empty or lacking intelligence

provoke or incur hostility

2. primeval

to violate or oppose

possibly; can be debated or questioned

false or fake

extremely old or ancient

3. vituperate

to blame or insult severely

secret or hidden

objected decision or rejection authority

heavy material to stabilize a vessel

4. covet

to start a fire or ignite

brief love affair or flirtation

the main point or essence

to strongly desire something

5. repatriation

trace or remnant of something lost

cloak or covering; responsibility.

the return of someone to their country

large outpouring or burst of activity

6. frivolous

vital or central element.

study of animals

foundation or support for something

lacking seriousness or importance

7. utterance

spoken word or statement

approval or praise; award or honor

belief that events are predetermined

unchanging; unable to be altered

8. testament

deep regret or guilt

evidence or declaration of belief

belief that events are predetermined

longing mixed with sadness

9. entreat

strongly urge or persuade

intensely infatuated or obsessed

person who lives in seclusion

plead or beg earnestly

10. vociferous

persuade through flattery or coaxing

large outpouring or burst of activity

ringing out loudly; noisy

extensive knowledge acquired through study

11. proclamation

public announcement

lacking originality or freshness

place for dead bodies.

harm or violate sanctity

12. weariness

loss of strength or energy

lying or false story

practice of magic or sorcery

mutually exchanging or returning

13. shrouded

covered or hidden from view

person managing others or property

pursuit of an ideal perfect society

fashion or popularity at a particular time

14. moratorium

temporary delay or suspension.

women advocating voting rights

a noisy fight or dispute

temporary inactivity or suspension

15. oracle

fortified place or stronghold

change for the better; improvement

person who predicts future events; prophet

lack of foresight or long-term perspective

16. microcosm

affected by bitterness or prejudice

small representative system.

lying or false story

tireless, persistent, never gives up

17. decree

margin of freedom or flexibility

disrespect or irreverence toward sacred things

official order or decision

sudden protest by leaving a place

18. dubious

permanent, unable to be erased

outstanding or supreme

loud enthusiastic approval

doubtful, uncertain, or questionable

19. corroborate

leader of a group or movement

temporary stay or visit

to confirm or support

a warning or cautionary note

20. upheaval

use of symbols to represent ideas

awarded for achievement in arts or sciences

division into two parts

sudden change or disruption

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. detestable

2. primeval

3. vituperate

4. covet

5. repatriation

6. frivolous

7. utterance

8. testament

9. entreat

10. vociferous

11. proclamation

12. weariness

13. shrouded

14. moratorium

15. oracle

16. microcosm

17. decree

18. dubious

19. corroborate

20. upheaval

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. detestable

2. primeval

3. vituperate

4. covet

5. repatriation

6. frivolous

7. utterance

8. testament

9. entreat

10. vociferous

11. proclamation

12. weariness

13. shrouded

14. moratorium

15. oracle

16. microcosm

17. decree

18. dubious

19. corroborate

20. upheaval

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