Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. predisposition

tendency to behave a certain way

to add notes or comments for explanation

deeply distressed or upset

Move apart or differ

2. extant

still in existence; surviving

keen insight; sharpness in judgment

Lacking skill or competence

irritable or moody behavior; impatience

3. cessation

native to a region

special right or privilege; entitlement

make less dense or thick; diminish or thin out

stopping or end

4. vigilance

alertness or watchfulness to dangers

avoid truth or mislead; speak evasively

based on personal feelings or opinions

ditch surrounding a castle or fort

5. distend

to hold back from, avoid voluntarily

restore to previous position or state

echo repeatedly or vibrate soundfully

swell or expand outward

6. frown

to emphasize or highlight

furrow brow in displeasure

pure; unspoiled; in original condition

proportionate or corresponding in size

7. indict

formally accuse of a crime

right to a benefit or privilege

deserving respect or admiration

on the edge; minor or superficial

8. foment

Deception of identity or character

strange or unusual

incite or stir up (trouble or rebellion)

contradict or give a false impression; misrepresent

9. obtrusive

noticeable in an unwelcome way

Quickly fading or disappearing

eating both plants and animals

continuous low humming sound; lazy person

10. prudent

wise and cautious

Provides opinions on events or issues

found everywhere; widespread

smear or damaging remark; unclear sound

11. gaudy

eye doctor or specialist

lukewarm or moderately warm

to avoid or neglect work or duty

Showy or tastelessly colorful

12. gainsay

pain or regret for wrongdoings

deny or oppose openly

Worry unnecessarily

stubbornly refusing

13. substantiate

Requiring precise attention

supporter or proponent of something

mound or dam built to prevent flooding

support with evidence; verify or confirm

14. relentless

loose, not tight or tense

strengthen or support

merciless; persistent

inequality or difference

15. swindle

passionate intensity or forcefulness

cheat or defraud someone out of money or goods

continuous low humming sound; lazy person

relating to the countryside or rural life

16. grudging

sudden fear or alarm

reluctant or unwilling

to become less intense or to sink down

using few words

17. divest

filled with excessive zeal

eye care professional specializing in vision tests

one who practices a profession; professional

deprive; strip away possessions

18. temperance

moderation; self-restraint in behavior

resulting in profit

false statement to damage reputation

dislikes or hates women

19. topple

prevent or remove a need

slanting or indirect; not straightforward

for something to fall or overturn; overthrow

Capture complete attention

20. indignant

feeling or showing anger from unfairness or insult

respect or courteous regard

come together to form a whole

to lessen the severity or seriousness; alleviate

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. predisposition

2. extant

3. cessation

4. vigilance

5. distend

6. frown

7. indict

8. foment

9. obtrusive

10. prudent

11. gaudy

12. gainsay

13. substantiate

14. relentless

15. swindle

16. grudging

17. divest

18. temperance

19. topple

20. indignant

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. predisposition

2. extant

3. cessation

4. vigilance

5. distend

6. frown

7. indict

8. foment

9. obtrusive

10. prudent

11. gaudy

12. gainsay

13. substantiate

14. relentless

15. swindle

16. grudging

17. divest

18. temperance

19. topple

20. indignant

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