Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. verbose

using more words than needed

sullen or gloomy

create or invent in imagination

standards for judgment

2. reservoir

large natural or artificial lake

gutsy or reckless boldness

short statement of a general truth

secretive or stealthy

3. acute

discouraged or demoralized

filled with or marked by

sharp or severe; perceptive

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

4. wily

lengthy angry speech or criticism

flexible and graceful

skilled at gaining advantage

self-satisfaction weakness

5. curt

capable of being dissolved

renovate or brighten up a space or item

rudely brief

boundary or separation line

6. excursion

unclear or having multiple meanings

a short trip or outing

outdated or obsolete

agree or give consent to

7. aloof

restless or difficult to control

distant emotionally or physically

organized list or collection

social outcast or despised person

8. repudiate

weaken physically or mentally

refuse to accept; reject

highly harmful or destructive

practical and functional

9. portent

loud, energetic, and rowdy

a sign of future events; warning

treat with love and care

insincerely pious or moralistic

10. mores

favorable or auspicious

hardworking and attentive

customs or moral standards

state of moderation or seriousness

11. luminous

lacking moral restraint

emitting light

complete and inclusive

merciful or tolerant

12. resolute

to confuse or puzzle someone

praise for achievement

greeting or expression of respect

determined and unwavering

13. indigent

complex or twisted

lacking necessities; poor

having extensive knowledge

calming or appeasing

14. infamy

concerned with helping others

notoriety; disgrace

wandering without fixed home

very old or outdated

15. tranquil

relating to the brain or intellect

rhythmic flow or pattern

germ-killing or sterilizing agent

peaceful and calm

16. excavate

sharp or severe; perceptive

dig out from the ground

unaffected by pain or emotion

charming; winning

17. contrite

having shame or disgrace

pleasing or appropriate

feeling remorseful

theft or stealing

18. meager

prevent or obstruct

lacking in quantity or quality

based on mistaken reasoning

refuse to accept; reject

19. abrogate

repeal or abolish a law

capable of being dissolved

causing horror or disapproval

sleepy or drowsy

20. catalyze

an excessive amount of something

dense, harsh mixture of sounds

bring about or accelerate a process

doubts existence of god

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. verbose

2. reservoir

3. acute

4. wily

5. curt

6. excursion

7. aloof

8. repudiate

9. portent

10. mores

11. luminous

12. resolute

13. indigent

14. infamy

15. tranquil

16. excavate

17. contrite

18. meager

19. abrogate

20. catalyze

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. verbose

2. reservoir

3. acute

4. wily

5. curt

6. excursion

7. aloof

8. repudiate

9. portent

10. mores

11. luminous

12. resolute

13. indigent

14. infamy

15. tranquil

16. excavate

17. contrite

18. meager

19. abrogate

20. catalyze

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