Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. circumlocution

criticize or correct gently

famous for bad reasons

repeal or abolish a law

excessive talking around a point

2. phlegmatic

overbearing; commanding

plant disease or any cause of decay

act against or oppose

calm and unemotional

3. expiate

calming or appeasing

make amends for guilt or sin

extremely old or outdated

capable of being dissolved

4. dormant

passionate or enthusiastic

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

lack of respect or seriousness

inactive but capable of becoming active

5. audible

strange; mysterious; unsettling

lack of agreement or consistency

having knowledge of future events

able to be heard

6. abate

become less intense or widespread

prone to cause trouble

revoke, cancel or repeal

approach and address boldly

7. gregarious

outgoing and sociable in nature

assist or encourage wrongdoing

lack of harmony among sounds

diligent and persistent in effort

8. extol

praise enthusiastically

able to hold much; spacious

avoid by clever means

say abruptly during conversation

9. nominal

existing in name only

adjust or soften tone

charming; winning

daily; commonplace or ordinary

10. captivate

renovate or brighten up a space or item

say abruptly during conversation

hold interest or attract strongly

sharp or severe; perceptive

11. eclectic

deriving ideas from various sources

regarded as sacred or inviolable

express disapproval or regret

avoiding social interactions or society

12. penultimate

causing horror or disapproval

lack of harmony among sounds

second to last in sequence

unspeakable; beyond description

13. trepidation

drive back or reject strongly

lowest point or bottom

fear or apprehension

peaceful, untroubled, calm

14. mandate

official order or command

shriveled with age

clear from blame

easy to reach or understand

15. accommodating

worshiping idols excessively

a preference or tendency

helpful or obliging

take or claim without permission

16. surmise

state of uncertainty or doubt

happening at same time

an excessive amount of something

suppose without sufficient evidence

17. execrable

detestable or horrible

large destructive fire

quick and nimble

boisterous and loud

18. nuance

mercy or leniency

subtle difference or variation

cautious and careful

legal responsibility or debt

19. sanctimonious

damaging reputation; slanderous

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

abandon or give up

insincerely pious or moralistic

20. aberration

temporary relief or delay of punishment

deviation from the norm

existing in name only

peaceful and calm

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. circumlocution

2. phlegmatic

3. expiate

4. dormant

5. audible

6. abate

7. gregarious

8. extol

9. nominal

10. captivate

11. eclectic

12. penultimate

13. trepidation

14. mandate

15. accommodating

16. surmise

17. execrable

18. nuance

19. sanctimonious

20. aberration

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. circumlocution

2. phlegmatic

3. expiate

4. dormant

5. audible

6. abate

7. gregarious

8. extol

9. nominal

10. captivate

11. eclectic

12. penultimate

13. trepidation

14. mandate

15. accommodating

16. surmise

17. execrable

18. nuance

19. sanctimonious

20. aberration

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