Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. abnegation

withdraw or take back statement

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

origin of a word

self-denial or renunciation

2. embellish

official order or proclamation

energetic; constantly changing

decorate or add details to improve appearance

very small or tiny

3. inhibit

having a foul smell

hold back or restrain

modest, reserved, or shy

take someone away by force

4. exorbitant

lacking intelligence or ideas

secret cooperation for deceit

excessively high or unreasonable

lacking flavor or interest

5. contrite

friendly and good-natured

promoting fire or conflict

perfect society or place

feeling remorseful

6. fortuitous

false statement to damage reputation

deny any responsibility or support

happening by luck

playfully unusual or fanciful

7. canny

exceptional skill or bravery

send off swiftly; promptness

shrewd and clever

feeling remorseful

8. modulate

arranged in order of time

take over illegally or by force

restrain or hinder

adjust or soften tone

9. capricious

existing in name only

burdensome or oppressive

person opposing authority or government

impulsive or unpredictable

10. pinnacle

highest point or peak

alert; watchful

spread out or scattered; wordy

prevent or obstruct

11. unctuous

detailed or complicated in design

skillful and resourceful

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

inspiring fear or respect

12. ignominious

wicked or depraved behavior

doubts existence of god

having shame or disgrace

stubborn; uncompromising

13. licentious

lacking moral restraint

inborn; naturally existing

extremely thin due to illness or lack of food

disrespectful of sacred things

14. luminous

extreme reluctance to spend money

intense enthusiasm or passion

emitting light

extremely dry or lacking moisture

15. plausible

skillful or proficient at something

apparently true or reasonable

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

shy or reserved

16. umbrage

offense or annoyance

thin decorative covering

curse or verbally attack

interpret or understand

17. frivolous

assumed or false name

peaceful, undisturbed, calm

lacking seriousness or importance

clear from suspicion or blame

18. sensual

secret, concealed

appalling or inferior imitation

pompous or pretentious speech

relating to physical pleasure or senses

19. gregarious

to spread or multiply; reproduce

causing disagreement

clear and logical

outgoing and sociable in nature

20. abstruse

difficult to understand

increasing over time

general agreement

take over illegally or by force

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abnegation

2. embellish

3. inhibit

4. exorbitant

5. contrite

6. fortuitous

7. canny

8. modulate

9. capricious

10. pinnacle

11. unctuous

12. ignominious

13. licentious

14. luminous

15. plausible

16. umbrage

17. frivolous

18. sensual

19. gregarious

20. abstruse

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. abnegation

2. embellish

3. inhibit

4. exorbitant

5. contrite

6. fortuitous

7. canny

8. modulate

9. capricious

10. pinnacle

11. unctuous

12. ignominious

13. licentious

14. luminous

15. plausible

16. umbrage

17. frivolous

18. sensual

19. gregarious

20. abstruse

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