Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. diffident

written statement verified by oath

briefly expressed

lacking self-confidence

figure of speech comparing with like or as

2. oscillation

substitute performer

moving back and forth in a regular rhythm

fallacious arguments or reasoning

remote inland area

3. exorbitant

crafty or secret scheme.

faithful attachment or devotion

hint, slight suspicion or idea

unreasonably high or excessive

4. escapade

keen insight or intelligence

adventurous, daring, or unconventional act

extremely dirty and unpleasant

follower of a teacher or philosophy

5. precipice

deceitful or untrustworthy

urge, stimulate, provoke into action

risky or dangerous

cliff with a vertical drop

6. cabal

person who seeks or offers business

name or nickname.

a person who overemphasizes rules

secret group engaged in clandestine activities

7. tycoon

barely noticeable; subtly

a wide-angle view of landscape

effective in producing a desired result

wealthy influential business leader

8. vindicate

mental confusion or hallucination

clear from blame or suspicion

unnecessary or free of charge

specific language or terminology

9. testament

revenge for a wrong or injury

heated argument or dispute

evidence or declaration of belief

immoral or evil behavior

10. cataclysm

sudden disastrous event or change

criticize unfairly or belittle

worthy of strong disapproval

pause or rest from activity

11. exuberant

filled with energy or excitement

person who writes plays

persistent foul smell

political approach appealing to common people

12. redress

treat with disdain or neglect

fix or remedy wrong or injury

incapable of being defended

miserable or unhappy

13. spinster

origin or beginning

close relationship based on understanding

unmarried woman beyond typical marriage age

official record keeper

14. daft

impractically idealistic; unrealistic

insufficient supply; scarcity

silly or foolish

fanatical supporter

15. denouement

vibrate or shake slightly; musical note

a noisy fight or dispute

final resolution of story

able to change or be changed

16. camaraderie

showy display or ceremony

contemplative thinking

protect or secure against harm

friendship or mutual trust

17. ludicrous

dishonest; misleading

absurdly humorous; ridiculous.

state of intense joy or elevation

done without real effort

18. cartography

science of map-making

system where peasants are bound to land

impressive beauty or richness

code word or guiding principle

19. vogue

an outlet for emotions or gases

state of intense joy or elevation

fashion or popularity at a particular time

sad or depressed mood.

20. volatility

margin of freedom or flexibility

weak or lacking energy

tendency to change unpredictably

overused and unoriginal

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. diffident

2. oscillation

3. exorbitant

4. escapade

5. precipice

6. cabal

7. tycoon

8. vindicate

9. testament

10. cataclysm

11. exuberant

12. redress

13. spinster

14. daft

15. denouement

16. camaraderie

17. ludicrous

18. cartography

19. vogue

20. volatility

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. diffident

2. oscillation

3. exorbitant

4. escapade

5. precipice

6. cabal

7. tycoon

8. vindicate

9. testament

10. cataclysm

11. exuberant

12. redress

13. spinster

14. daft

15. denouement

16. camaraderie

17. ludicrous

18. cartography

19. vogue

20. volatility

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