Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. anomalous

deviating from the norm

suppress parts deemed objectionable

severe physical or mental suffering

exact; true to the original meaning

2. plumb

difficult to find or catch

measure exactly vertical or deeply accurate

causing sleep or drowsiness

enough; adequate for purpose

3. limp

to avoid or neglect work or duty

lacking firmness or strength

animal waste or discarded parts

demand or specify as a condition; arrange clearly

4. modest

temporary suspension or state of inactivity

having humble opinion

to drink deeply or heartily

contract into wrinkles or folds; tighten

5. divulge

excessive pride or self-love

to secretly penetrate or diffuse into something

relating to sense of smell

reveal or make known

6. opportune

trendy temporarily

alternative medicine with diluted substances

well-timed or favorable

horrible or terrifying to look at

7. abyss

bottomless deep, void or chasm

special right or privilege; entitlement

in an initial stage; incomplete or imperfect

cause of pain or suffering

8. cadge

assumed proposition or statement for argument

to suppress or extinguish, to put an end to

obtain through begging; scrounge or freeload

call upon a higher power or authority

9. antithetical

apply oil; designate or confer divine power

to support or maintain, confirm

Face-to-face dispute or conflict

directly opposed or contrasting

10. bask

very angry; enraged

person who avoids social contact

lie in warmth or enjoy to the fullest

Bold disrespect or impudence

11. ostentatious

eager for knowledge

showy to attract attention

to regard with profound respect or reverence

complete; covering all aspects

12. varnish

take apart or analyze

polite or mild word substituted for harsh

a glossy coating or superficial appearance

excessive praise; flatter insincerely

13. pith

clear, logical, convincing

contract into wrinkles or folds; tighten

servile flatterer; fawning admirer

core or essence of something, important part

14. disburse

pay out or distribute money

turn upside down

sudden invasion or attack

giving close and thoughtful attention

15. circumlocution

a person who dislikes humanity; antipathetic

confused or unsure how to respond; perplexed

wet, muddy ground; swamp or marsh

indirect or evasive language

16. bogus

preference; special liking; tendency

fake or counterfeit

changeable or unstable easily

Urge strongly or encourage

17. brittle

Worry unnecessarily

easily broken or fragile

earnestly request or beg

truthfulness; accuracy or correctness

18. anoint

divergence from moral right; indirectness

excessively talkative

apply oil; designate or confer divine power

sudden change of mind; fickle tendency

19. pedantry

excessive concern with minor details

stating this as a fact; assertion

absolutely necessary

unfavorable; hostile or opposing

20. mercurial

stimulus or action provoking a response or reaction

quickly changing mood or behavior

prevent or obstruct beforehand

noisy argument or fight

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. anomalous

2. plumb

3. limp

4. modest

5. divulge

6. opportune

7. abyss

8. cadge

9. antithetical

10. bask

11. ostentatious

12. varnish

13. pith

14. disburse

15. circumlocution

16. bogus

17. brittle

18. anoint

19. pedantry

20. mercurial

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. anomalous

2. plumb

3. limp

4. modest

5. divulge

6. opportune

7. abyss

8. cadge

9. antithetical

10. bask

11. ostentatious

12. varnish

13. pith

14. disburse

15. circumlocution

16. bogus

17. brittle

18. anoint

19. pedantry

20. mercurial

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