Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. bombastic

divide into contrasting groups

hold or express opinions different from others

confirm or support with evidence

pompous; using inflated language

2. homogenous

resembling or containing water

stir up feelings or public opinion

call together for a meeting

of the same kind or nature; uniform throughout

3. encomium

lacking courage; cowardly

High praise or eulogy

highly skilled or proficient

a glossy coating or superficial appearance

4. sober

delicate, light fabric

provide shelter or refuge

serious, calm, not intoxicated

based on false or mistaken idea

5. presume

assume something is true without proof

underlying reason or logic, basis for action

implied or understood without being spoken

a resting place, high vantage point or seat

6. omnipresent

present everywhere

incapable of being tired out; persistent

clarify or explain clearly

feeling or showing anger from unfairness or insult

7. invigorate

stating this as a fact; assertion

to energize or refresh

obtain through begging; scrounge or freeload

aggressive argument, controversial debate

8. recalcitrant

stubbornly disobedient; resisting authority

read carefully

forbidden by law

Add details to beautify

9. relentless

refusing to change mind; determined

stubbornly disobedient; resisting authority

merciless; persistent

eye care professional specializing in vision tests

10. malign

to recover ownership by payment, to rescue

lacking loyalty; dangerous or deceptive

deviating from the norm, abnormal

speak badly about

11. espouse

counterbalance; compensation; placed counter to something

ornate or excessively decorated

adopt or support an idea or belief

eat a large amount greedily

12. placid

nosedive or fail completely

overconfident; assuming too much

fake doctor; to make false claims; unqualified

peaceful; calm; tranquil

13. recede

to withdraw gradually, move back

Discourage from action

large musical composition for voices and orchestra

feeling tired, exhausted, or bored

14. hyperbole

newly formed

Exaggerated statement for effect

accept reluctantly but without protest

person bringing a legal case

15. antiseptic

preventing infection or decay

susceptibility to bribes; corruption

polite or mild word substituted for harsh

peaceful; calm; tranquil

16. asperity

sarcastic; capable of burning

violate or exceed a limit or boundary

spreading throughout; widespread

harshness of tone or manner; severity

17. simultaneous

pain-relieving drug; to numb; inducing sleep

showing concern or care; attentive

nosedive or fail completely

happening at the same time; concurrent

18. scattered

giving close and thoughtful attention

to prevent or make impossible, exclude

dispersed over a wide area

deviating from the norm, abnormal

19. note

Nervous or agitated

short written message; to observe or notice

clear and unambiguous

done carelessly or untidily; lacking precision

20. sanction

catch sight of with difficulty

absolutely necessary

official approval; penalty for breaking rules

strong liking or liking for something; inclination

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bombastic

2. homogenous

3. encomium

4. sober

5. presume

6. omnipresent

7. invigorate

8. recalcitrant

9. relentless

10. malign

11. espouse

12. placid

13. recede

14. hyperbole

15. antiseptic

16. asperity

17. simultaneous

18. scattered

19. note

20. sanction

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bombastic

2. homogenous

3. encomium

4. sober

5. presume

6. omnipresent

7. invigorate

8. recalcitrant

9. relentless

10. malign

11. espouse

12. placid

13. recede

14. hyperbole

15. antiseptic

16. asperity

17. simultaneous

18. scattered

19. note

20. sanction

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