Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. figurehead

four performers or a set of four

right to vote

leader without real power

wise person

2. trepidation

fill again or restore

rift or split in unity

fear or agitation

indescribable, beyond words

3. coerce

speak in a haughty manner

to force or compel

feeling of joy and pride

barrier; obstacle or hinderance

4. journeyman

filled with biting or harsh criticism

pay attention or consider

experienced worker or professional

doing with careful persistence

5. continuum

guarantee of product's quality

continuous sequence or range

exploratory survey or preliminary inspection

false spoken statement damaging reputation

6. insouciant

forbidden by law or rules

lack of harmony or clash of sounds or ideas

showing lack of concern or worry

firm and determined

7. irascible

poem or song expressing praise or admiration

condescend to do something

present or offer

easily angered or irritable

8. quibble

guarantee of product's quality

argue over minor issues or details

combat with lances on horseback

bad-tempered or miserly person

9. bear up

soft diffused light before sunrise or sunset

endure or withstand hardship

faithfulness or loyalty

newspaper with sensational stories

10. testament

person who creates satire

evidence or declaration of belief

secret and unauthorized

effective public speaking or persuasion

11. prodigious

remarkably large or impressive

proof that someone is right or justified

official order or decision

person managing others or property

12. treachery

graduation or ceremonydisplay with grandeur

lack or scarcity

assumption without proof

violation of allegiance or trust

13. snooty

stubborn; refusing to change opinions

a small exclusive group

condescending or snobbish attitude

official order or decree issued by authority

14. devoid

rude or lacking manners

lacking or empty of

populist leader appealing to emotions

not easily understood; obscure

15. sheen

soft shine or glow

relating to excessive concern for rules

bitterly sarcastic

lightness of manner or speech

16. envoy

large painting on a wall or ceiling

whirling mass of fluid or air

official diplomatic representative or messenger

pleasure or satisfaction

17. harness

spread of disease or influence

withdraw or pull back

control or utilize

deliberately avoid or abstain from

18. recklessness

lack of caution or concern for danger

refusal to obey or conform

medieval chemistry aimed at turning base metals to gold

below conscious awareness

19. relic

lacking depth or substance

overcome difficulty

causing fear to influence actions

object surviving from the past

20. zealotry

someone who promotes welfare

combined effect greater than sum

meticulous about etiquette

excessive zeal or fanaticism

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. figurehead

2. trepidation

3. coerce

4. journeyman

5. continuum

6. insouciant

7. irascible

8. quibble

9. bear up

10. testament

11. prodigious

12. treachery

13. snooty

14. devoid

15. sheen

16. envoy

17. harness

18. recklessness

19. relic

20. zealotry

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. figurehead

2. trepidation

3. coerce

4. journeyman

5. continuum

6. insouciant

7. irascible

8. quibble

9. bear up

10. testament

11. prodigious

12. treachery

13. snooty

14. devoid

15. sheen

16. envoy

17. harness

18. recklessness

19. relic

20. zealotry

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