Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. gavel

containing mistake or error

recklessly bold or rash

done with much effort

small hammer for court proceedings

2. discrepancy

difference or inconsistency

attribute or condition to meet requirements

use for benefit, often unethically

counterbalance; compensation; placed counter to something

3. affliction

complete; covering all aspects

cause of pain or suffering

take away or deny possession

to mock or taunt; a derisive comment

4. rescind

embarrassing social mistake

to revoke, cancel or repeal officially

take away or deny possession

clear from blame or suspicion; justify

5. limp

unlucky or unfortunate

touchable or concrete; real

assess value or quality; estimate or evaluate

lacking firmness or strength

6. sufficient

refusing to change mind; determined

weaken gradually or insidiously

enough; adequate for purpose

wander away from main topic

7. plummet

to make impure by adding inferior substances

to fall sharply; plunge downward

favorable or promising

display or show plainly

8. aver

pain along nerve pathway

to call into question; to attack someone's integrity

very generous

assert or state confidently

9. exhort

showy to attract attention

pompous or pretentious speech or writing

Urge strongly or encourage

emotional distance or separation

10. reverent

showing deep respect or admiration

strong dislike or lack of respect

based on personal feelings or opinions

intense or wild excitement or activity

11. mace

Support publicly or approve

closely connected or appropriate

heavy club; ceremonial staff

present everywhere

12. concoct

changing frequently, unstable

create or devise (especially a plan or story)

hang loosely or sway back and forth

having a sharply strong taste or smell

13. tortuous

deserving respect because of age or wisdom

observable facts or events, unusual occurrences

winding; complex or indirect

inlaid wooden flooring

14. peremptory

admit as true or acknowledge defeat

Devotion to a cause or task

lacking loyalty; dangerous or deceptive

commanding or final

15. impudent

rude or unrefined person

ardily disrespectful

idea or belief

course of action or direction

16. taciturn

reserved; not inclined to speak

catch sight of with difficulty

vague or ambiguous expression

take away or deny possession

17. forgery

a statement or suggestion put forward for consideration

person bringing a legal case

Fake imitation of something

hardworking and careful

18. wheedle

persuade through flattery; coax or cajole

confirm or support with evidence

green with grass or foliage, lush

sorrowful or mournful

19. exploit

lacking interest or enthusiasm

Rough small stones or path material

persistent preoccupation; compulsive idea

use for benefit, often unethically

20. collusion

secrecy for fraudulent purpose

clear and unambiguous

to pamper or protect excessively; spoil

formal praise or tribute; eulogy

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. gavel

2. discrepancy

3. affliction

4. rescind

5. limp

6. sufficient

7. plummet

8. aver

9. exhort

10. reverent

11. mace

12. concoct

13. tortuous

14. peremptory

15. impudent

16. taciturn

17. forgery

18. wheedle

19. exploit

20. collusion

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. gavel

2. discrepancy

3. affliction

4. rescind

5. limp

6. sufficient

7. plummet

8. aver

9. exhort

10. reverent

11. mace

12. concoct

13. tortuous

14. peremptory

15. impudent

16. taciturn

17. forgery

18. wheedle

19. exploit

20. collusion

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