Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. enigmatic

mysterious or difficult to understand

to encroach or infringe

mental calmness and composure

emphasize or highlight

2. laceration

germ-killing or sterilizing agent

scarcity or small amount of something

small remaining part; trace

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

3. calumny

encourage growth or development

friendly and good-natured

indirect or slanting

false statement to damage reputation

4. abrogate

complete change or transformation

repeal or abolish a law

clear and transparent

wicked or criminal

5. erudite

optimistic or hopeful

excessively ornate or decorated

having extensive knowledge

express emotion

6. conundrum

large destructive fire

shining brilliantly; splendid

mysterious or puzzling problem

active opposition or hostility

7. raucous

legal responsibility or debt

strong liking or preference

clear and easy to understand

loud, harsh, and disorderly noise

8. approbation

indirect suggestion or hint

to confuse or puzzle someone

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

easy to reach or understand

9. negligent

happening by luck

failing to take proper care

sentimental to excessive degree

shy or lacking self-confidence

10. chide

split apart or cling to

not representative of the norm

scold or rebuke

formally renounce or reject

11. penchant

friendly and lively

causing shock or horror

harmless or gentle

strong liking or preference

12. avenge

implore or beg earnestly

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

relating to the earth or land

walkway between rows

13. propitious

praiseworthy

favorable or auspicious

morally correct behavior or thinking

understood by few; mysterious or secret

14. empathy

ability to understand others' feelings

apparently true or reasonable

a naturally accompanying

an excessive amount of something

15. confection

sweet food or candy

fear or apprehension

unlucky; unfortunate

agree or give consent to

16. sanctimonious

waver between different opinions

insincerely pious or moralistic

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

harmless or gentle

17. imperative

absolutely necessary or urgent

jump or dance around excitedly

treat sacredly with disrespect

set or adjust precisely

18. rancor

paying strict attention to detail

evident or obvious

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

lacking skill or ability

19. lethargic

feeling sluggish or sleepy

showing no interest or emotion

secret cooperation for deceit

meddlesome or interfering

20. confidant

trusted friend or advisor

generous bestowal of gifts

causing disagreement

natural liking or connection

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. enigmatic

2. laceration

3. calumny

4. abrogate

5. erudite

6. conundrum

7. raucous

8. approbation

9. negligent

10. chide

11. penchant

12. avenge

13. propitious

14. empathy

15. confection

16. sanctimonious

17. imperative

18. rancor

19. lethargic

20. confidant

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. enigmatic

2. laceration

3. calumny

4. abrogate

5. erudite

6. conundrum

7. raucous

8. approbation

9. negligent

10. chide

11. penchant

12. avenge

13. propitious

14. empathy

15. confection

16. sanctimonious

17. imperative

18. rancor

19. lethargic

20. confidant

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