Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. inept

necessary; essential

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

lacking skill or ability

generous and forgiving

2. forestall

prevent or obstruct

remarkably bad or shocking

change in form or nature

award or expression of praise

3. boon

someone who enjoys eating

beneficial or helpful blessing

lacking meaning; silly

harmonious relationship or connection

4. repulse

to suppress or put an end to

drive back or reject strongly

extreme greed for wealth

idealistic but impractical

5. surrogate

intense anger

violate or conflict with

to spread or multiply; reproduce

a substitute or replacement for something else

6. morose

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

restore to good condition or appearance

sullen or gloomy

a preference or tendency

7. despondent

very discouraged or dejected

scarcity or small amount of something

total destruction or ruin

wave or ripple in motion

8. negligent

hardworking and attentive

failing to take proper care

not representative of the norm

brief and clear in expression

9. archetypal

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

serving as a typical example

long, critical speech or scolding

winding or twisting; complicated

10. maudlin

sentimental to excessive degree

clear and transparent

encourage growth or development

make amends for guilt or sin

11. officious

hold interest or attract strongly

peaceful, untroubled, calm

repeal or abolish a law

meddlesome or interfering

12. colloquial

wild and untamed

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

determined and unwavering

informal language

13. contentious

roll about or indulge excessively

clever; original

causing disagreement

natural tendency or inclination

14. meager

lacking in quantity or quality

general dominance or leadership

obesity or fatness

lacking distinctive features

15. apocryphal

able to be heard

intense enthusiasm or passion

of uncertain authenticity

purposely excluding someone

16. penultimate

second to last in sequence

based on observation or experience

weaken physically or mentally

showing no interest or emotion

17. ingenious

paying strict attention to detail

soothing or softening agent

peaceful, untroubled, calm

clever; original

18. nominal

emitting light

existing in name only

draw out or evoke response

modest, reserved, or shy

19. paragon

horrible or wicked

statement seeming contradictory but true

perfect example or embodiment

causing distress; agonizing

20. cumulative

increasing over time

a short trip or outing

state of moderation or seriousness

having mixed feelings

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. inept

2. forestall

3. boon

4. repulse

5. surrogate

6. morose

7. despondent

8. negligent

9. archetypal

10. maudlin

11. officious

12. colloquial

13. contentious

14. meager

15. apocryphal

16. penultimate

17. ingenious

18. nominal

19. paragon

20. cumulative

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. inept

2. forestall

3. boon

4. repulse

5. surrogate

6. morose

7. despondent

8. negligent

9. archetypal

10. maudlin

11. officious

12. colloquial

13. contentious

14. meager

15. apocryphal

16. penultimate

17. ingenious

18. nominal

19. paragon

20. cumulative

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