Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. approbation

a short trip or outing

dishonest or indirect in behavior

involve as necessary part

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

2. maverick

innocent; straightforward

independent-minded person

faulty or blameworthy

shy or lacking self-confidence

3. transgress

imitate with the aim of matching

obedient, submissive

violate a law or boundary

indirect suggestion or hint

4. anonymous

hidden or concealed

perfect society or place

unnamed or unidentified

stubbornly refusing to change

5. apocryphal

of uncertain authenticity

spoil surface of something; vandalize

forbidden by law or rules

bitterly harsh or biting

6. encumber

restrain or hinder

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

confuse or frustrate

persuade someone not to do something

7. compelling

satisfy fully or to excess

lowest point or bottom

persuading forcibly

wild and untamed

8. alacrity

abundant; giving freely; lush

lively and spirited

cheerful readiness or promptness

evaluate or estimate the value or importance

9. combustion

spoil or desecrate; make dirty or unclean

habitually practicing

device for pairing animals; burden

burning or ignition

10. consolation

favorable or indicating good fortune

feeling remorse for past actions

using very few words

comfort in grief

11. evanescent

praise enthusiastically

very discouraged or dejected

soon fading or disappearing

deep-seated hatred

12. ruminate

boredom or dissatisfaction

bring swallowed food back to mouth

think deeply or meditate

excessive talking around a point

13. sanguine

impossible to satisfy

optimistic or hopeful

burning or ignition

hostile or unfavorable

14. indignation

reading carefully or thoroughly

anger at injustice

person involved in dialogue

encourage growth or development

15. clemency

mercy or leniency

a person involved in a lawsuit

wishing good for others; kind

collection of literary works

16. implacable

treat with love and care

based on mistaken reasoning

intimidating or discouraging

unable to be appeased

17. prudence

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

person opposing authority or government

cautiousness and good judgment

unaffected by pain or emotion

18. behemoth

enormous or powerful creature or thing

stern, harsh, or gloomy

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

wave or ripple in motion

19. fraught

unable to speak clearly

short amusing or interesting story

conceal true feelings or motives

filled with or marked by

20. conundrum

suggestion; subtle hint

flexible and graceful

mysterious or puzzling problem

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. approbation

2. maverick

3. transgress

4. anonymous

5. apocryphal

6. encumber

7. compelling

8. alacrity

9. combustion

10. consolation

11. evanescent

12. ruminate

13. sanguine

14. indignation

15. clemency

16. implacable

17. prudence

18. behemoth

19. fraught

20. conundrum

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. approbation

2. maverick

3. transgress

4. anonymous

5. apocryphal

6. encumber

7. compelling

8. alacrity

9. combustion

10. consolation

11. evanescent

12. ruminate

13. sanguine

14. indignation

15. clemency

16. implacable

17. prudence

18. behemoth

19. fraught

20. conundrum

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