Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. renown

holding firm; stubbornly persistent

lacking seriousness or importance

widespread fame or reputation

adopt or support

2. disclose

reveal or make known publicly

not representative of the norm

rebel or revolutionary

short period of rest or relief

3. exculpate

clear from blame

loud, continuous noise

make better or improve

having extensive knowledge

4. privation

doubtful or uncertain

impressive but superficial

lack of basic necessities or comforts

sullen or gloomy

5. placate

to soothe or calm someone

crowning or official ceremony

showing rainbow-like colors

discouraged or demoralized

6. repose

dissatisfied or resentful

showing love or romantic feeling

a state of rest or peacefulness

drinkable; suitable for drinking

7. clergy

brief and to the point

lacking flavor or interest

religious leaders

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

8. dissonance

lack of harmony among sounds

customs or moral standards

using very few words

leader who appeals to emotions for power

9. vilify

humiliate or degrade someone

using very few words

slander or defame

cannot be defeated

10. rancid

regarded as sacred or inviolable

eager to fight or argue

having a stale or offensive smell

burdensome or oppressive

11. anathema

treat with love and care

complaining or irritable

something greatly detested

overwhelm with abundance

12. complacency

self-satisfaction weakness

bubbly, lively, or spirited

impossible to satisfy

relating to physical pleasure or senses

13. carouse

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

notoriety; disgrace

engage in lively, drunken partying

favorable or auspicious

14. corrosive

of uncertain authenticity

expressing disapproval or negative tone

eroding or causing damage

decorate or add beauty to

15. aberration

deviation from the norm

greeting or expression of respect

embodied in flesh; personified

declare invalid or cancel

16. lucid

find fault constantly

clear and easy to understand

outline or foreshadow vaguely

award or expression of praise

17. venerable

lacking empathy or concern

withdraw or take back statement

respected due to age or wisdom

lacking distinctive features

18. ecstatic

to ban or prohibit officially

grow or develop skill

cheat or defraud

intensely happy or overwhelmed

19. irreverence

lack of basic necessities or comforts

lack of respect or seriousness

express strong disapproval

rude or irrelevant

20. boisterous

loud, energetic, and rowdy

common remark; banal statement

stick to or follow closely

take money secretly for personal use

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. renown

2. disclose

3. exculpate

4. privation

5. placate

6. repose

7. clergy

8. dissonance

9. vilify

10. rancid

11. anathema

12. complacency

13. carouse

14. corrosive

15. aberration

16. lucid

17. venerable

18. ecstatic

19. irreverence

20. boisterous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. renown

2. disclose

3. exculpate

4. privation

5. placate

6. repose

7. clergy

8. dissonance

9. vilify

10. rancid

11. anathema

12. complacency

13. carouse

14. corrosive

15. aberration

16. lucid

17. venerable

18. ecstatic

19. irreverence

20. boisterous

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