Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. negligent

failing to take proper care

using more words than needed

to stir up or provoke

without definite shape or form

2. reprieve

forbidden by law or rules

temporary relief or delay of punishment

urge or provoke to action

gradual decline or wasting away

3. adulation

soon fading or disappearing

comparable or similar in some way

excessive or insincere praise

imitate with the aim of matching

4. superfluous

overconfident but immature

large natural or artificial lake

unnecessary or excessive

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

5. penchant

overconfident but immature

placing two things side by side

strong liking or preference

refuse to accept; reject

6. censure

confirm or support with evidence

given freely; uncalled for

express strong disapproval

expressing disapproval or negative tone

7. forum

informal language

public meeting or discussion platform

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

unclear or having multiple meanings

8. perfidious

admit as true or valid

sudden, impatient irritation

treacherous or unfaithful

evaluate or estimate the value or importance

9. beseech

shockingly noticeable or obvious

implore or beg earnestly

no longer in use

hostile or unfavorable

10. obsequious

done intentionally; carefully considered

serving as a typical example

excessively eager to please

lack of agreement or consistency

11. notorious

regional language or speech pattern

famous for bad reasons

a naturally accompanying

praiseworthy

12. adept

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

express disapproval or disappointment

small or inadequate amount of money

skillful or proficient at something

13. incendiary

promoting fire or conflict

gradual accumulation or buildup

peaceful or calming

natural or habitual inclination

14. disdain

intense dislike or contempt for

effective in producing desired result

claim or assert without proof

immoral or wicked act

15. clemency

rebuke or reprimand severely

send off swiftly; promptness

persistently urge or encourage

mercy or leniency

16. seminal

perceive through intuition or insight

highly influential or original

reading carefully or thoroughly

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

17. instigate

to stir up or provoke

lack of respect or seriousness

decorate or add beauty to

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

18. quagmire

difficult situation or entrapment

small remaining part; trace

treat with love and care

friendly and good-natured

19. insidious

restrain or hinder

lying or false

deceptively harmful

casually calm and relaxed

20. anthology

naive belief or trust

strong liking or preference

collection of literary works

skillful and resourceful

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. negligent

2. reprieve

3. adulation

4. superfluous

5. penchant

6. censure

7. forum

8. perfidious

9. beseech

10. obsequious

11. notorious

12. adept

13. incendiary

14. disdain

15. clemency

16. seminal

17. instigate

18. quagmire

19. insidious

20. anthology

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. negligent

2. reprieve

3. adulation

4. superfluous

5. penchant

6. censure

7. forum

8. perfidious

9. beseech

10. obsequious

11. notorious

12. adept

13. incendiary

14. disdain

15. clemency

16. seminal

17. instigate

18. quagmire

19. insidious

20. anthology

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