Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. gauntlet

a challenge or ordeal

intolerance toward different beliefs or opinions

playfully troublesome.

contaminate or stain

2. shard

to fill or inspire with feelings

generally silly or foolish

broken piece of a brittle object

lightness of manner or speech

3. paucity

acting with proper manners

lack or scarcity

act of abolishing or repealing

rude or insensitive

4. complacent

self-satisfied; unaware of potential problems

filled with biting or harsh criticism

very talkative; chatty.

revenge for a wrong or injury

5. paramount

state of being unknown or unclear

stone marking a burial site

tendency to change unpredictably

most important or supreme

6. impromptu

distinctive personal habit.

act of abolishing or repealing

unscripted; spontaneous; without preparation

immoral or evil behavior

7. trinket

small decorative object

a person involved in a lawsuit.

shameless or reckless behavior

approach and address someone boldly

8. tedium

state of boredom or monotony

warn or reprimand firmly

elaborate public entertainment or parade

serving to complete or enhance

9. truculent

a strong supporter of a cause

official ban on trade or movement

irregular or rapid heartbeat

aggressive and eager to fight

10. voucher

proof or receipt for a payment

seemingly correct but false

lack of good sense

small group ruling a country or organization

11. serfdom

mind-to-mind communication

system where peasants are bound to land

impermeable; not allowing passage or penetration

state of perfect happiness and peace

12. wickedness

focus on practical results

immoral or evil behavior

steady effort and care

hold and use a tool or weapon

13. gravitas

person appointed to administer a state

extremely thorough and careful

seriousness or weightiness

forbid or prohibit

14. ludicrous

absurdly humorous; ridiculous.

incapable of being defended

morally right conduct

a procession of riders or carriages

15. morose

a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit

mutually exchanging or returning

sullen or gloomy.

loud and harsh in sound

16. exponent

overconfident or arrogant

notoriety, evil reputation, shame

advocate or proponent

of primary importance; fundamental

17. gaffe

most noticeable or important

a social blunder or mistake

respond in kind or return favour

casual calmness or indifference

18. cupidity

dishonest or unprincipled person

greed for money or possessions

doubting, unable to believe

solid material settled in liquid

19. zest

act of refraining from voting or activity

enthusiasm or energy

large scholarly book

intensely enthusiastic

20. vehemence

official order or decision

to lose luster or become discolored

intense force or passion

publicly praised or admired

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. gauntlet

2. shard

3. paucity

4. complacent

5. paramount

6. impromptu

7. trinket

8. tedium

9. truculent

10. voucher

11. serfdom

12. wickedness

13. gravitas

14. ludicrous

15. morose

16. exponent

17. gaffe

18. cupidity

19. zest

20. vehemence

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. gauntlet

2. shard

3. paucity

4. complacent

5. paramount

6. impromptu

7. trinket

8. tedium

9. truculent

10. voucher

11. serfdom

12. wickedness

13. gravitas

14. ludicrous

15. morose

16. exponent

17. gaffe

18. cupidity

19. zest

20. vehemence

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