Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. indigenous

native to a place

habitually silent or reserved in speech

overflowing with enthusiasm

temporary relief or delay of punishment

2. quagmire

polish by rubbing

attractive or appealing

difficult situation or entrapment

flawless; perfect

3. intimation

suggestion; subtle hint

deep-seated hatred

small increase or addition

mysterious or difficult to understand

4. immerse

surrender or give in

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

plunge into or involve deeply

not representative of the norm

5. inquisitor

person asking questions aggressively

strong feeling of dislike

placing two things side by side

independent-minded person

6. variegated

leader who appeals to emotions for power

small remaining part; trace

diverse; multicolored

come together to form whole

7. concise

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

based on hypothesis; theoretical

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

brief and to the point

8. equivocal

honest and open communication

rebuke or reprimand severely

shy or lacking self-confidence

uncertain or ambiguous

9. contentious

inborn; naturally existing

causing disagreement

having knowledge of future events

having shame or disgrace

10. expiate

something greatly detested

indirect suggestion or hint

diligent and ethical

make amends for guilt or sin

11. ambiguous

natural or habitual inclination

comparable or similar in some way

fear or apprehension

unclear or having multiple meanings

12. inchoate

liking or preference for something

undeveloped; beginning stage

regard with deep respect or admiration

ecstatically happy or proud

13. deferential

assumed or false name

showing respect or submission

lacking firmness or stiffness

deserving criticism or blame

14. appropriate

sentimental to excessive degree

suitable or fitting for a specific purpose

very careful and precise

lacking empathy or concern

15. harangue

causing shock or horror

long, critical speech or scolding

understood by few; mysterious or secret

obedient, submissive

16. ascertain

find out or discover with certainty

fear or apprehension

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

conceal true feelings or motives

17. partisan

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

doubts existence of god

strong supporter of a cause

loud, energetic, and rowdy

18. eloquent

equivalent in value or significance

persuade by flattery or coaxing

fluent or persuasive in speech

natural liking or connection

19. abridge

insincerely pious or moralistic

shorten or condense text

reveal secrets or private information

to foretell or predict; omen

20. agile

curse or slander

gradual accumulation or buildup

quick and nimble

flowing together of rivers

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. indigenous

2. quagmire

3. intimation

4. immerse

5. inquisitor

6. variegated

7. concise

8. equivocal

9. contentious

10. expiate

11. ambiguous

12. inchoate

13. deferential

14. appropriate

15. harangue

16. ascertain

17. partisan

18. eloquent

19. abridge

20. agile

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. indigenous

2. quagmire

3. intimation

4. immerse

5. inquisitor

6. variegated

7. concise

8. equivocal

9. contentious

10. expiate

11. ambiguous

12. inchoate

13. deferential

14. appropriate

15. harangue

16. ascertain

17. partisan

18. eloquent

19. abridge

20. agile

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