Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. swarthy

say abruptly during conversation

miserable, despicable, or wretched

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

native to a place

2. temperance

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

lacking energy or vitality

take money secretly for personal use

origin of a word

3. conundrum

mercy or leniency

mysterious or puzzling problem

vague or unclear

rude; disrespectful

4. torpid

pursues pleasure as life goal

open to influence or cooperation

short amusing or interesting story

lacking energy or alertness

5. capricious

relating to the brain or intellect

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

impulsive or unpredictable

having extensive knowledge

6. discordant

something greatly detested

incompatible; harsh or jarring

showing no interest or emotion

unhappy with authority or system

7. knell

wishing good for others; kind

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

regard as resulting from a specific cause

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

8. disdain

intense dislike or contempt for

persuade by flattery or coaxing

having a stale or offensive smell

lacking freshness; overused

9. assiduous

to foretell or predict; omen

diligent and persistent in effort

swollen; inflated; pompous

necessary; essential

10. acerbic

standards for judgment

lacking intelligence or sense

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

harsh or bitter in tone

11. pernicious

highly harmful or destructive

deviation from the normal

burdensome or oppressive

causing sorrow or pain; serious

12. inoculate

immunize by vaccination

formal rejection or abandonment

experienced through someone else

having a revengeful nature

13. profane

skilled in deception

disrespectful of sacred things

encourage growth or development

easy to reach or understand

14. aggrieved

voluntarily refrain from something

beginning to develop

understood only by a select few

feeling of resentment or injustice

15. exigent

urgent or pressing

beyond doubt or dispute

total sum of parts

innocent; straightforward

16. demure

previous or coming before

reckless or hasty decision or action

modest, reserved, or shy

desire earnestly or to achieve something

17. truncate

excessive or insincere praise

disrespectful of sacred things

possessing supreme power or authority

lengthen by cutting off the end

18. lucid

greeting or expression of respect

clear and easy to understand

natural liking or connection

cautious judgment or tact

19. presumptuous

overconfident, bold beyond limits

false or fake; not genuine

worldly or globally sophisticated

many and various

20. anarchist

discourage from happening; prevent

diligent and persistent in effort

person opposing authority or government

outdated or obsolete

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. swarthy

2. temperance

3. conundrum

4. torpid

5. capricious

6. discordant

7. knell

8. disdain

9. assiduous

10. acerbic

11. pernicious

12. inoculate

13. profane

14. aggrieved

15. exigent

16. demure

17. truncate

18. lucid

19. presumptuous

20. anarchist

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. swarthy

2. temperance

3. conundrum

4. torpid

5. capricious

6. discordant

7. knell

8. disdain

9. assiduous

10. acerbic

11. pernicious

12. inoculate

13. profane

14. aggrieved

15. exigent

16. demure

17. truncate

18. lucid

19. presumptuous

20. anarchist

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