Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. breach

body and features are curvaceous and sensual

violation or breaking of law or duty

lack of caution or wisdom

Unpredictable or inconsistent

2. bombastic

courage or resolution, spirited daring

pompous; using inflated language

genuine or authentic

deviating from the norm, abnormal

3. allegation

showy or overly precise person

person who betrays trust or allegiance

abundant or excessive in quantity

claim or accusation; assertion without proof

4. finicky

Hard to please; picky

all-powerful

cause annoyance, frustration, or worry

arranged in time order

5. affliction

favoring one side unfairly; prejudiced

large underground cave

restore to previous position or state

cause of pain or suffering

6. cajole

Quickly fading or disappearing

accept reluctantly but without protest

persuade patiently or cleverly

generosity or nobility

7. coerce

loose, not tight or tense

mournful song for the dead

push or compel someone to do something

very old or outdated

8. hyperbole

cause or give rise to

block or stop up

generosity or nobility

Exaggerated statement for effect

9. squander

spend wastefully or recklessly

playfully or fancifully unpredictable

going unchecked, spreading wildly

genuine or authentic

10. soporific

causing sleep or drowsiness

wealthy or generously supplied

inspiring fear or respect

emotional distance or separation

11. hypocritical

strictness or severity; thoroughness

faithlessness, treachery or betrayal

holding device for firearm

pretending to be virtuous

12. profuse

clear from blame or guilt

Provides opinions on events or issues

abundant or excessive in quantity

flattering words to persuade or coax

13. verbose

Playfully show romantic interest

Plan secretly to do something wrong

using more words than necessary

extremely small

14. forestall

pain-relieving drug; to numb; inducing sleep

prevent or obstruct beforehand

forbidden by law

Deceptive trick or deception

15. grumble

changeable or unstable easily

complain quietly or discontentedly

make less intense; soothe or calm

excessive pride or admiration of oneself

16. plaintive

payment or reward for service or loss

occurring at bad or inconvenient time

reach an authoritative judgment; mediate

sounding sad or mournful

17. coagulant

interfere without permission

considerable in importance or size

substance causing clotting; blood thickener

Force out of position

18. garner

collect or gather

deeply distressed or upset

Fake imitation of something

not easily bent or moved, rigid

19. din

based on false or mistaken idea

loud continuous noise

average; of moderate quality or ability

pleasantly spicy or tangy

20. hackneyed

raise minor or trivial objections; criticize unnecessarily

eager willingness or briskness

see or hear things unreal

Clichéd or overused

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. breach

2. bombastic

3. allegation

4. finicky

5. affliction

6. cajole

7. coerce

8. hyperbole

9. squander

10. soporific

11. hypocritical

12. profuse

13. verbose

14. forestall

15. grumble

16. plaintive

17. coagulant

18. garner

19. din

20. hackneyed

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. breach

2. bombastic

3. allegation

4. finicky

5. affliction

6. cajole

7. coerce

8. hyperbole

9. squander

10. soporific

11. hypocritical

12. profuse

13. verbose

14. forestall

15. grumble

16. plaintive

17. coagulant

18. garner

19. din

20. hackneyed

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