Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. anathema

something intensely disliked or cursed

outline of a course or subject

incorrect or misleading name.

discrepancy, lack of harmony or agreement

2. trenchant

praise highly

intense force or passion

vigorous or incisive

name or designation

3. trilogy

series of three related works

emotionally unresponsive

fame for something negative or undesirable

time when sun reaches the highest or lowest point

4. onerous

secretive cautious movement

involving two sides or parties

spread out awkwardly or carelessly

burdensome, heavy, or oppressive

5. cantankerous

majestic, dignified, or grand

bad-tempered or arguing often

imitate with the aim of matching or surpassing

deep, full, echoing sound

6. unease

discomfort or anxiety

minor fight or battle

harm or damage

regularly found in a specific area or population

7. meritocracy

ineffective or irresponsible

rule by talent or ability.

isolation to prevent disease spread

burdensome, heavy, or oppressive

8. equivocal

overcome or bring under control

up to this time

forced separation or confiscation

ambiguous or unclear in meaning

9. manifestation

gradually infringe or intrude on territory or rights

outward sign or display.

to humble oneself excessively

wastefully extravagant

10. abjure

divine guidance or care

flirtatious or teasing

renounce or reject solemnly

extensive knowledge acquired through study

11. token

a hidden danger or difficulty

symbol or sign representing something

friendly and easy to approach

incapable of being understood

12. expedite

accelerate or facilitate

curse words or irreverence

foe or evil character in story

morally right conduct

13. truism

strictly adheres to ideas

unwilling to spend money; stingy

winding or dishonest

obvious statement needing no proof

14. lustre

state of disgrace or bad reputation

belonging naturally; essential

perfect ideal society or place

shine or gloss on surface.

15. bombastic

to cut short or reduce

exaggerated statement

focus on usefulness and practicality

pompous or overblown in speech

16. abhor

regard with disgust or hatred

cancel or revoke formally

deserving scorn or dislike

giving a feeling of foreboding or worry

17. lout

luxurious soft fabric with dense pile

awkward or rude person.

severe test or trial

great person of influence.

18. egregious

change in arrangement

remarkably bad or shocking

dishonest or untrustworthy person

mistake or failure to notice; supervision

19. deride

death or end of existence

outer boundary of an area

importance requiring immediate action

ridicule or mock

20. vigilance

overused and unoriginal

vastness; great extent or size

using more words than necessary

state of careful attention or watchfulness

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. anathema

2. trenchant

3. trilogy

4. onerous

5. cantankerous

6. unease

7. meritocracy

8. equivocal

9. manifestation

10. abjure

11. token

12. expedite

13. truism

14. lustre

15. bombastic

16. abhor

17. lout

18. egregious

19. deride

20. vigilance

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. anathema

2. trenchant

3. trilogy

4. onerous

5. cantankerous

6. unease

7. meritocracy

8. equivocal

9. manifestation

10. abjure

11. token

12. expedite

13. truism

14. lustre

15. bombastic

16. abhor

17. lout

18. egregious

19. deride

20. vigilance

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